Thank you to ISF Helpline Sponsors
Each year the ISF Helpline assists hundreds of people with all forms of skin conditions and disorders. Even though at least 30% of the population is affected by a skin disorder, access to the appropriate information, expertise and treatment is not widely available. Everyone with a skin conditions deserves to live as full life a life […]
Selene Daly interview: Seborrheic Dermatitis & Cradle Cap
DIT students organise “Skin & Kiss” Beauty Masterclass
An event called ‘Skin and Kiss’ was held as a fundraiser for the ISF on 15 March in the Russell Court Hotel. The event was organised by 5 students from DIT, Darcy Byrne, Darienne Anandappa, Ailbhe Finnegan, Ellen McQuaid and Yasmin McEvoy. The students’ main aim and objective of the event was to create more […]
Dermatology Skills for Nurses and Pharmacists: SIVUH & Dermcloud
DERMATOLOGY SKILLS FOR NURSES & PHARMACISTS 2018 The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Cork and Dermcloud are pleased to announce 4 week interactive web-based course on Dermatology Skills for Nurses and Pharmacists Wednesday March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th – 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm Please register at www.dermcloud.ie Registration fee €75 TOPICS ‘Beyond Candida’ […]
Tax back available on your emollients, creams and other health items.
Ensuring treatments are prescribed and keeping your receipts can help cut your annual healthcare costs Most people are aware you can claim tax back on prescribed medications and doctor’s visits, but did you know you can claim tax back on items that you can buy without a prescription (i.e. over-the-counter products) like creams, medications or […]
6 tips to save your skin during a cold weather snap!
Simple and effective tips to protect your skin when it’s freezing outside. Brrrrrr…. 1: Take fewer, faster and cooler Showers One shower a day is enough! If you’re out playing sports or sweating a lot you can shower more often – but the key thing is to keep the time spent in the shower […]
Lonely, isolated and left out. Nearly a third of Irish men and women surveyed living with psoriasis reveal impact of condition
Irish men and women living with psoriasis report significantly higher levels of isolation and loneliness compared to the global average, according to the first ever World Psoriasis Happiness Report ahead of World Psoriasis Day. The report provides an analysis of findings from online surveys completed by more than 120,000 people in 184 countries who live […]
Selene Daly speaks with Pat Kenny about managing Eczema
Listen back to Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speaking with Pat Kenny about Eczema. If you are experiencing difficulty managing acne or any other skin condition, ask an ISF dermatology clinical nurse specialist for guidance. For more information about Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema, visit our Eczema Section to download our booklet, What you need to know about Eczema or […]
When should people with Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis (AD) be offered systemic therapy?
New consensus framework to provide a structure for patients and caregivers to make a decision about systemic therapies Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a common, itchy and unpleasant condition. AD has significant well-established comorbidities (associated conditions) including food allergy, asthma and allergic rhinitis, in addition to newly-recognised comorbidities including those related […]
Hospitals need to be more sympathetic to our needs
Calls to the ISF Helpline reveal what’s most on dermatology patient’s minds In the first of our three-part blog series called “What Patients Want” we begin by taking a look at our hospitals and what you say about them. Most skin disorders are managed by GPs, but a significant number of people need hospital care. It […]
