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 […]
Newborns at risk of eczema could be identified by simple test
A simple test measuring water evaporation from the skin of newborns could help identity those most at risk of developing eczema, according to a study. Early identification of those at risk opens up the possibility of actually preventing eczema — through an act as simple as applying moisturiser during the first year of life — […]
Prompt diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis crucial
October 29th 2014 is World Psoriasis Day, a global event that aims to give an international voice to the 125 million people with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis. This year, the Irish Skin Foundation will launch the #SaySomething campaign to empower people with psoriasis to speak up and say something if their treatment isn’t working or their psoriasis […]
New research to improve psoriasis treatment monitoring
New research by Dr Paul Collins and colleagues in the Charles Clinic for dermatology at St. Vincent’s University Hospital could provide alternative, pain-free monitoring of patients undergoing treatment with methotrexate. Methotrexate is used frequently as a treatment for patients with severe psoriasis. As methotrexate can cause liver damage, patients have regular blood tests to check […]
‘Celtic knot’ polymer research for skin applications
UCD Charles Institute welcomes the arrival of Dr Wenxin Wang and his research group as they establish their research laboratory that will investigate how new synthetic materials can be used in the effort to treat diseases such as diabetic ulcers and Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). READ MORE
New nerve protein target to treat chronic itch
Chronic itch or pruritus is the most common symptom in dermatology yet less than 50% of patients will respond to treatment. Much like chronic pain, pruritus is detrimental to patient well-being. New research led by Professor Martin Steinhoff has identified a potential target to treat itch in patients who do not respond to anti-histamine drugs. […]
