Changing the way the world sees dermatology through the GRIDD project
The GRIDD project is the first global patient-initiated and patient-led impact research study in dermatology. Global Research on the Impact of Dermatological Diseases (GRIDD) was launched in 2017 by the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (GlobalSkin) and aims to measure the disease burden across a wide spectrum of dermatological diseases and by developing and implementing […]
Back to school: Tips to help you care for your child’s hands
With the arrival of Covid 19, hand hygiene guidance was introduced as one of the measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Hand hygiene involves cleaning the hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser. Unfortunately, the increase in hand hygiene measures can lead to skin irritation, due to frequent skin contact with chemicals, […]
Call for people with HS who may wish to take part in HSE Living Well Programme
Calling all those living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)! Would you be interested in taking part in the HSE Living Well Programme, designed to help manage living with a chronic condition? There’s still time to register before the first session of the course starts on Tuesday, 21st September. Registration details below. What is the Living Well […]
Ireland AM SunSmart Interview
Listen back to Shirley telling her story on Ireland AM, Virgin Media about developing melanoma skin cancer that almost cost her her life. Consultant Dermatologist, Professor Anne-Marie Tobin also gives advice on how protect your skin and be #SunSmart this Summer! Click to Watch! For more media coverage on SunSmart: Irish Examiner: Skin deep: Children’s skin […]
Seek shade: lessen the impact of intense sunshine
Acute and chronic effects of too much sun Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage, premature skin ageing and skin cancer. Why Seek shade? Seeking shade from direct sunlight is one of the key skin cancer prevention protective behaviours. Shade lessens the impact of intense sunshine, and along […]
Watch our webinar ‘Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)’
Did you miss our webinar on, Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? No problem, watch it below. In this SkinSideOut webinar, on HS Awareness Week 2021, Consultant Dermatologist, Prof Brian Kirby spoke about current treatments for HS and what’s coming down the line and long-time HS patient advocates, Barry McGrath and Suzanne Moloney about their journey to […]
RTÉ Interview on Living with Psoriasis
In the recording below, Irish broadcaster Zoe Ryan, who has lived with psoriasis since childhood, speaks with Oliver Callan about her journey to diagnosis and the effect psoriasis can have on mental health, quality of life and overall wellbeing. For more information about psoriasis, visit our Psoriasis Section to download our booklet, What you need to […]
Self-Care Tips for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Awareness Week takes place the June 3-9, this year. The following general measures can be very helpful in the management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). 1: Stop smoking Research has shown that people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) are far more likely to be smokers. Smoking is thought to worsen HS and stopping smoking […]
SECURE-AD Update: How do COVID-19 vaccinations affect patients with eczema?
The SECURE-AD patient survey is adapting to include the question, ‘How does the COVID-19 vaccination affect patients with eczema?’ In 2020, the SECURE-AD Patient survey was launched to understand how COVID-19 infections impacted on patients with eczema. The results will be available shortly as the research team are preparing their first scientific publication. Preliminary results […]
Watch our webinar on ‘The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland’
Did you miss our webinar on, The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland? No problem, watch it below. In this SkinSideOut webinar, our panel, eczema patient advocate, Paul Herriott; Consultant Dermatologist, Prof Alan Irvine; and Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology and ISF Clinical Helpline Manager, Carmel Blake talk about recent medical advancements in the […]
