Two important reports published in July highlight the rising incidence of skin cancer
The National Cancer Registry of Ireland has just published a report on Cancer Trends (Cancer trends no. 34 – skin cancer) today, July 19th. The report highlights a sharp rise in incidence of both non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers in Ireland. This increase, along with the pattern of distribution (i.e. body sites affected), indicate that type […]
Radio Interview: Dr Rupert Barry talks about Protect & Inspect on Today FM
Dr Rupert Barry, Consultant Dermatologist and Moh’s Micrographic Surgeon, St. James’ Hospital, Dublin on The Last Word with Matt Cooper about the Protect & Inspect campaign.
Selene Daly speaks with Pat Kenny about Adult Acne
Listen back to Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speaking with Pat Kenny on the subject of Adult Acne. If you are experiencing difficulty managing acne or any other skin condition, ask an ISF dermatology clinical nurse specialist for guidance.
A parent’s experience of eczema
Parent and former Board Member of the ISF Jeannette Brazel discusses her personal eczema journey and how treatment of the condition has changed in the past 14 years. Jeannette pictured above, second from the right with some of the ISF team and volunteers at Barrettstown in 2015 My son is now 14. From the moment […]
New research suggests that skin bacteria may be anti-inflammatory, or protective against eczema
New research published online this month in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology indicates that the presence of certain harmless bacteria on the skin at 2 months of age is associated with a lower risk of atopic dermatitis at 1 year. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common skin disease […]
ISF Helpline @ Ploughing Championships 2016
We brought the largest team yet to our stand at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore this year. We met over 800 people, offering information and support about a range of skin conditions. Of the more than 1,500 exhibitor stands in Tullamore, we were thrilled to be profiled as one of only nine ‘Top picks’ […]
Eczema Expert: Advice for Life meeting
During Eczema Awareness Week (12th-17th September 2016,) we hosted a week-long programme of events to raise awareness about the chronic skin condition, which affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 12 adults in Ireland. The week concluded with a free public event ‘Eczema Expert: Advice for Life’ which took place in the Red Cow […]
Barrettstown Family Fun Day 2016
Children who are challenged by skin conditions in their daily lives experienced the magic of Barretstown on Saturday 10th September and together with their families had the time of their lives. Each year we invite 30 families who are affected by a skin condition to take part in this fun filled day. Families travelled from […]
Temple Street Children’s Hospital appoints a dermatologist to long-vacant post
The ISF has welcomed the appointment of a consultant dermatologist at Temple Street – it is understood that the post will be filled during the last quarter of 2015. “Unfortunately Temple Street dermatology department will not be in a position to accept new GP referrals due to the considerable existing waiting list, nevertheless this development […]
New restrictions on sunbeds should go further
The Irish Skin Foundation has welcomed new regulations to prohibit sunbed business operators from promoting sunbed sessions for minimum periods of time but urged the Minister to go further. “These new restrictions are absolutely a step in the right direction”, according to according to dermatologist Dr Patrick Ormond from the Irish Skin Foundation, “but we can […]