Is it true? Will sunlight really help my skin condition?
During spells of good weather and throughout the summer months, our ‘Ask a Nurse’ team are often shyly asked: “So what about the sun – I’ve heard that it’s really good for clearing psoriasis [or eczema]?” This is a fair question; who wouldn’t want to clear their skin in what appears to be a simple […]
Know Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type: Protect Your Skin!
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Ireland and in fair/light skinned populations worldwide, for whom sunburn is a risk factor. The vast majority of these cancers are associated with overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV), mainly from sunlight. However, UV from artificial sources e.g. sunbeds, also cause skin cancer. Yet, the good news […]
Slow down skin aging – is the SPF in your moisturiser or make-up offering adequate UV protection?
Are we adequately protecting ourselves from ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun? Most people use moisturiser to slow the aging process of the skin, but this is not enough on its own. One of the best things we can do to slow skin aging, is to protect it from ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and […]
ISF to join Irish Cancer Prevention Network
The Irish Skin Foundation is set to join the Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN), which brings together collaborative working between organisations with the aim to reduce cancer risk for the people of Ireland. The network was established by the National Cancer Control Programme, Marie Keating Foundation, Irish Cancer Society and Breakthrough Cancer Research. The ISF […]
Reduce VAT on moisturisers, sun creams & extend product list available on medical card & DPS
Eczema in adults is more than an uncomfortable, itchy disease. It’s can also be a serious financial burden for the estimated 1 in 12 of Irish adults who have the most common form of the condition, atopic dermatitis. Medical cards don’t cover the full spectrum of treatments for eczema. While aqueous cream (a soap substitute), […]