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 […]
Irish Secondary School’s study: sunbed use starts at age 12
An Irish study presented at the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) annual meeting last week has found that the average age at which young people start using sunbeds is just 12 years old.1 The research, involving 755 secondary school pupils from across Ireland, is the country’s largest study ever undertaken looking at avoidable skin cancer […]
Burden of psoriasis: report exposes the hidden burden of skin disease
Survey reveals that more than half of people in Ireland with psoriasis have been the target of unpleasant comments about their skin. A new report has exposed the hidden burden and impact of psoriasis in Ireland. The report suggests that more than 73,000 people are affected by psoriasis in Ireland and that about 9,000 of […]
Department of Health announces welcome new restrictions on sunbeds
The Irish Skin Foundation welcomes new restrictions on the use of sunbeds, including a ban on ‘happy hours’ promotions and a requirement to use protective eyewear, which will be introduced in March. In an effort to protect skin health and reduce the risk of skin cancer Minister Varadkar has prohibited unlimited-use offers and free trials […]
Wait to wait: Dermatology Services at Temple Street Children’s Hospital
The ISF is extremely concerned that new GP patient referrals, seeking access to dermatology services at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, are now being added to an additional waiting list due to a lack of specialist medical capacity at the hospital. Dermatology referrals into Temple Street now fall into one of three categories: urgent cases, cases […]