UK research suggests psoriasis presents slightly earlier in women than men
Do women get psoriasis earlier than men? UK researchers performed a review of published studies on the number of new individuals affected by psoriasis during a particular time, as well as gender and age. Following their systematic review of published studies on variations in psoriasis incidence and prevalence, evidence suggested psoriasis presents slightly earlier in […]
Cork Dermatologists Awarded Top Prizes at Dermatology Conferences
The dermatology department in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Cork came away with the top prizes at two recent dermatology conferences for research on the burden of treatment in atopic dermatitis (eczema). Dr Cathal O’Connor presented the department’s research into the burden of treatment in children with eczema at the British Association of […]
Is Your Workout Causing an Acne Break Out?
“New Year, New Me”? A common New Year resolution is to get to the gym more often or to start exercising more, so here are our tips to avoid an acne breakout whether working out at the gym or at home! Benefits of exercise Exercise can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which is important after […]
Rosacea flare-ups and identifying potential triggers
Rosacea is a common skin condition affecting up to 10% of the population. The characteristic symptoms of rosacea vary from person to person, and for some, fluctuate in severity over time. The exact cause of rosacea is as yet, unclear, but in some instances people with rosacea can have their symptoms provoked or aggravated by […]
We are proud to publish the ISF’s new strategy (2021-2025)
We are delighted to present the ISF’s Strategy 2021– 2025 which outlines the strategic vision and priorities to support people living with skin conditions in Ireland, identified during our public consultation in 2019-2020. The drafting process for this new strategy has given the ISF opportunities to take stock of our work over the past 5 […]
Avoid a Christmas Eczema Flare – Tips from the Experts
Christmas is a time that many eczema sufferers dread. Not because they do not like all the festivities (obviously), but because of potential problems associated with increased environmental exposure to the ever-present fragrance, fireside nights and central heating. How clean is too clean?! Christmas is a time when family and friends may call. We […]
Some Simple Tips to Tackle Dry Skin this Winter
In wintertime, central heating and lower humidity (very dry air) can aggravate skin dryness. So as the temperature gauge plummets, we look at simple ways to combat this seasonal phenomenon. The epidermis at a glance The uppermost layer of the skin is called the epidermis; this forms the main protective barrier and is where drying […]
The Invisible Symptom Affecting up to 97% with Psoriasis
Common symptoms Some of the most common and recognisable symptoms of psoriasis, include raised red patches of skin, covered with silvery white scaling, called plaques. Itch is also reported to be a common symptom of psoriasis. However, it can sometimes be underappreciated as it is not a visible indicator. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory […]
Adults can get acne too!
Acne is often thought of as a condition that occurs during the teenage years, but for some, it can also persist or even occur for the first time in adulthood. Acne is the 8th most prevalent disease in the world, affecting over 645 million people, and roughly affects 9.4% of the global population. Do adults […]
Watch our webinar ‘Tackling Scalp Psoriasis’
Did you miss our webinar on Tackling Scalp Psoriasis? No problem, watch it back in full below! Almost 80% of people with psoriasis will have scalp involvement at some point in their lives and it’s not unusual for the scalp to be the first or only site to display psoriasis. In this SkinSideOut webinar our panel, Carmel […]
