World Psoriasis Day: Be Informed
Each year on World Psoriasis Day (October 29th), the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) and its 56 national and regional psoriasis organisation members, join together to raise awareness of psoriasis, estimated to affect approximately 73,000 in Ireland. Theme October 2020 marks the second year of our three-year campaign: Connected, Informed, United. The theme for […]
Waterford Study Highlights Poor Awareness of Serious Co-Morbidities in Irish Psoriasis Patients
Fewer than one in five people with psoriasis in Ireland is aware of their increased risk of heart and bowel disease, according to a new study. The study, carried out at University Hospital Waterford, examined patient awareness of co-morbidities associated with psoriasis. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that causes red, dry, flaky […]
Emollient Therapy: Your Video Guide to Ointments, Creams & Lotions for Skin Conditions
Emollient (moisturiser) therapy is often used to manage a number of skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. However, with such a wide variety of emollients available on the market today, the ISF nurse team are often asked what products are the best fit for people who need to use emollients regularly. In this video, […]
New survey for psoriasis patients to self-report experiences of COVID-19
PsoProtectMe is a new initiative by PsoProtect for psoriasis patients to self-report their COVID-19 experience. The Irish Skin Foundation is delighted to be a partner of PsoProtect, an international registry for health care providers to report outcomes of COVID-19 in individuals with psoriasis. PsoProtect has released data from over 100 cases reported by clinicians globally, […]
The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Psoriasis
Dr Alan Maddock, lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, discusses ‘The impact of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Psoriasis’. According to new data released by the Global Psoriasis Atlas, an estimated 82,900 people in Ireland live with psoriasis. As well as managing the physical symptoms of psoriasis, patients can experience a range of emotional, psychological and social […]
International registry of outcomes for COVID-19 and people living with psoriasis
ISF joins efforts to support a new international initiative, specific to psoriasis, has been set up as response to the COVID-19 pandemic PsoProtect is an international registry (i.e. a sophisticated database that will provide a real-world view health information like clinical practice, patient outcomes, safety, and comparative effectiveness) for health care providers to report outcomes […]
Managing Scalp Psoriasis
What is scalp psoriasis? The scalp is one of the most common sites to be affected by psoriasis, and sometimes is the only area of involvement. Almost 80% of people with psoriasis will have scalp involvement at some point in their lives, and it is not unusual for the scalp to be the first site […]
Phototherapy service opens in Naas General Hospital
A phototherapy service has recently opened in Naas General Hospital to serve the needs of patients in Kildare and West Wicklow. This will facilitate the delivery of the service which requires weekly attendance closer to home. Ultraviolet light is found in sunlight. Phototherapy is a form of artificial ultraviolet light treatment, comprising of […]
The Microbiome: new avenues of exploration in psoriasis research
Studies indicate that some common inflammatory skin conditions e.g. acne, rosacea, atopic eczema, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, are associated with changes in the microorganisms that live on (colonize) human skin. These changes, or imbalance (compared with normal), is termed dysbiosis and has prompted research into the possible role(s) of the microbiome in a number of […]
#Ask-How-I-Feel Psoriasis Campaign: Videos and Resources Launched
As part of the #AskHowIFeel psoriasis awareness campaign Novartis and the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) has today launched a dedicated resource, AskHowIFeel.ie, housing new support and advice videos for people living with the skin condition. The campaign is designed to encourage those living with psoriasis to seek support from others and to have more open […]