Professor Alan Irvine, Consultant Dermatologist and founding (2011-16) board member of the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF), has been featured in the annual Clarivate Highly Cited
To mark World Psoriasis Day, 29 October 2025, we’re delighted to share a special edition newsletter dedicated to psoriasis. Inside, you’ll find the latest news,
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrheic eczema, is a common skin condition affecting up to one in ten people. The name tells you
The following press release was issued by The Department of Health on July 25, 2025 and is shared here with their kind permission. Press Release:
A new report published by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) has recommended a ban on sunbeds to reduce the risk of skin cancer in
On Saturday 24 May 2025 an historic resolution on “Skin diseases as a global public health priority” was adopted at the 78th meeting of the World Health
For Sun Awareness Week 2025, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) have released a Joint Virtual Issue featuring nine recently published open access articles offering
Author: Communications Officer, National Cancer Registry of Ireland. A new report published by the NCRI shows good news for skin cancer patients with most people
The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have developed a QR code poster with *QR codes linking to a selection of ISF information booklets and leaflets. You
The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation and the ISF invite you to a Patients Seminar taking place on Saturday, 14 June, 2025 from 9.30am-13.00pm at the Aisling
Living with Eczema or Psoriasis? Discover the latest research insights from BIOMAP’s patient online meeting. BIOMAP recently hosted a free online patient meeting on the
The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in partnership with Healthy Ireland, is excited to announce the return of the Get SunSmart Art Competition, now
A common New Years resolution is to start exercising more, take up running, or to get to the gym more often. Some people may worry
A nationwide online survey of people living with psoriasis in Ireland now ‘open’! People living with psoriasis in every county in Ireland are being asked
Intel® Mini Scientist Competition by students from St John’s National School, Cratloe Co. Clare A group of 6th class students at St John’s National School
Wintertime can be a challenging time for anyone struggling to manage eczema as the low temperature, low humidity (very dry air), central heating, and open
Each year, the global community unites on World Psoriasis Day (29 October) to raise awareness and call for action in support of people living with
To mark World Atopic Eczema Day 2025 (14 September), the ISF is continuing its commitment to raising awareness and providing support through practical resources that
20 questions about allergy & eczema answered by the experts at IFAN To mark World Atopic Eczema Day 2024 which takes place on 14th September,
Olwyn Conlon is an NCHD, commencing a Dermatology Registrar post in University Hospital Galway this September. Before beginning her post, Olwyn undertook one of the
The below article, ‘We all want to enjoy time in the sun, but it’s important to be careful,’ says mother of woman (33) who died
As we head into the summer holidays, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF), the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), and the National Cancer Registry of
ACNE AWARENESS MONTH This June marks Acne Awareness Month and to support this, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have launched a new information video resource
The 5th and 6th class students at Bekan National School undertook an exciting project this year, which aligns closely with the ISF mission of promoting
Let’s Talk Skin – Eczema hosted by Brendan Courtney, is proudly supported by AbbVie. This four-part podcast series features enlightening conversations with medics, experts and
HS AWARENESS WEEK The 3-9 June marks HS Awareness Week, and to support this, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have launched a new information video
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH This May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to support this, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have launched a new information
The HSE’s NCCP in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched of the Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition for its third year. The competition is open
ROSACEA AWARENESS MONTH This April marks Rosacea Awareness Month, and to support this, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have launched a new information video resource
The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation and the ISF invite you to a free Patients Seminar taking place on Thursday, 9 May, 2024 from 4:30pm – 7:30pm, at the
The Environmental Health Association Ireland (EHAI) has awarded the John Shelly Bursary to the ISF, in support of our work to raise awareness about the
World Psoriasis Day took place on 29 October this year. In the interview below, recorded on 27 October, Dr Cathal O’Connor, Clinical Research Fellow in
Dr Cathal O’Connor, specialist registrar in dermatology at the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, was presented with the Future Leader Award of the European Society
To mark World Psoriasis Day in 2023, the ISF launched a set of information video resources for people living with or caring for someone with
In an exciting development for patients and health care professionals who manage chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), the ISF and the Department of Immunology at St.
To mark World Atopic Eczema Day (14 September 2023), the ISF have launched a new set of information video resources for people living with or
The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation invites you to the 3rd Annual Virtual International Patient Conference taking place on Saturday 9 September. This conference provides a unique opportunity to learn
Recent changes to the Drug Payment Scheme (DPS), along with global supply shortages of certain medicines have reduced the availability of some oral and topical
This below article, “SkinSideOut – Addressing key skin concerns“, written by Priscilla Lynch, was published by the Medical Independent on 11th June 2023. Priscilla Lynch reports
June is Acne Awareness Month. Listen back to the recent interview on ‘Acne Myths and Misinformation’ with GP, Dr Catherine Wilkinson and Caoimhe Harney, Kildare
The below article, ‘The genetics are complex’: Psoriasis is not just a skin disease, written by Helen O’Callaghan, was published in the Irish Examiner on 20
The International Alliance for Dermatology Patient Organizations (also known as GlobalSkin) in collaboration with researchers at Cardiff University (UK) and University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (Germany)
Take our skinsideout feedback survey On Saturday, 22 April, the ISF hosted SkinSideOut, our skin health information and exhibition event in O’Reilly Hall, UCD, Dublin.
The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched the Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition. The competition is open to
Registration closed. Our skin health information and exhibition event takes place this Saturday 22nd April in O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4.
Patient Seminar on Cutaneous Lymphoma Thursday, May 4, 2023 17:30 – 19:30 Kilmainham Suite @ the Aisling Hotel 10-13 Pargate Street Dublin 8, D09 P38N
On 22 March 2023, Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, launched the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026, in
If you attend a hospital regularly for treatment of a skin condition, or if you’ve been newly referred to see a consultant dermatologist, the ISF
National and International Skin Registry Solutions CLG (NISR) is seeking an Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema patient and an Alopecia Areata patient to join the Executive Committees of
In a recent paper published in the British Journal of Dermatology, the Biomap consortium performed a scoping review of biomarker studies investigating disease progression in
The ISF is pleased to welcome Ken McKenzie as its new Chairperson following his election at the charity’s November board meeting. Ken McKenzie takes on
To mark Eczema Awareness Month and World Eczema Day (14th September 2022), we were pleased to hold an information morning on Monday 12th September 2022.
The BIOMAP consortium has published a paper in the British Journal of Dermatology studying measurable predictors (biomarkers) linked with safe and effective response to treatment
Though more common in children, eczema can impact the physical and mental health of adult sufferers too. Lyric FM presenter Paul Herriott talks about living
A day to take stock and consider your psoriasis care Today, 29 October, marks World Psoriasis Day – a day when we raise awareness globally,
Study for Adults living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Are you aged 18 and above and living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? If so, you are eligible to
The HSE’s Dermatology Clinical Programme has progressed with two new peripheral dermatology clinics which have opened at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, Co. Offaly and Mallow
Did you miss our webinar: Myth busting- Misinformation in Eczema? You can now watch the full webinar below. The latest webinar in our SkinSideOut Series
September is Eczema Awareness month which coincides with back to school for thousands of children around the country. Although it can be a very exciting
The international dermatology patient organisation Global Skin has launched a raw documentary called “Skin: Our Barrier to the World” that gives an intimate and shocking
Irish Melanoma Forum Dr Emma Porter, dermatology registrar at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), was awarded the poster Clinical Research Prize at the 10th Annual Scientific
HIPPOCRATES Prospective Observational Study (HPOS) is a study of patients with psoriasis running across Europe. Led by a research team at University of Oxford and
Founding board member of the ISF and dedicated patient advocate, Caroline Irwin stepped down as a charity trustee from the board earlier this year. Caroline
The speciality of dermatology manages diseases of the skin, hair and nails in adults and children. The treatment and management of childhood skin conditions is
The International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (also known as GlobalSkin) is inviting the dermatology patient community in Ireland to participate in a unique research
The BIOMAP consortium has published a paper in the British Journal of Dermatology studying the associations between people’s physical features, lifestyle and environment with the
Many people with a diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurative (HS) find it difficult to manage their wounds for many reasons. It is difficult to know what
THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched a children’s art competition. All primary school
The ISF offers trusted support through our Ask-a-Nurse Helpline and in our videos, booklets, social media posts, and website articles. It is important that our
Dermatologists from the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in Cork presented breaking research at the American Contact Dermatitis Society’s annual meeting in Boston, outlining a
The ISF Health Promotion team were delighted to be invited to Sligo during Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) inaugural week. It was lovely to meet with
BIOMAP consortium explore differences in the comorbidities experienced between HLA-C*06:02 carrier groups in 9,000 psoriasis patients The BIOMAP consortium published a study in the Journal
The ISF is a proud patient partner organisation supporting this international initiative to help gain an understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people
After months of work, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new website! With our phones always within reach, there is now an
It is important that we remember that the levels of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun start rising in Ireland from April, and protection from
Do women get psoriasis earlier than men? UK researchers performed a review of published studies on the number of new individuals affected by psoriasis during
The dermatology department in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Cork came away with the top prizes at two recent dermatology conferences for research
“New Year, New Me”? A common New Year resolution is to get to the gym more often or to start exercising more, so here are our
Rosacea is a common skin condition affecting up to 10% of the population. The characteristic symptoms of rosacea vary from person to person, and for
We are delighted to present the ISF’s Strategy 2021– 2025 which outlines the strategic vision and priorities to support people living with skin conditions in
Christmas is a time that many eczema sufferers dread. Not because they do not like all the festivities (obviously), but because of potential problems associated
In wintertime, central heating and lower humidity (very dry air) can aggravate skin dryness. So as the temperature gauge plummets, we look at simple ways
Common symptoms Some of the most common and recognisable symptoms of psoriasis, include raised red patches of skin, covered with silvery white scaling, called plaques.
Acne is often thought of as a condition that occurs during the teenage years, but for some, it can also persist or even occur for
Did you miss our webinar on Tackling Scalp Psoriasis? No problem, watch it back in full below! Almost 80% of people with psoriasis will have scalp involvement
It’s World Psoriasis Day 2021! The scalp is one of the most common sites to be affected by psoriasis, and sometimes is the only area
On Sunday, 19th September, Zoe Ryan, founder of the Itching To Tell You psoriasis platform, and friend, Christopher Turner, ran in the VHI Virtual Women’s
The family and friends of the late, Linda Fitzpatrick, have marked her life by completing a sponsored kayaking river journey, with all proceeds donated to
The GRIDD project is the first global patient-initiated and patient-led impact research study in dermatology. Global Research on the Impact of Dermatological Diseases (GRIDD) was launched
With the arrival of Covid 19, hand hygiene guidance was introduced as one of the measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Hand hygiene
Calling all those living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)! Would you be interested in taking part in the HSE Living Well Programme, designed to help manage
Listen back to Shirley telling her story on Ireland AM, Virgin Media about developing melanoma skin cancer that almost cost her her life. Consultant Dermatologist, Professor
Acute and chronic effects of too much sun Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage, premature skin ageing
ISF, NCCP, ULHG and Healthy Ireland SunSmart launch video series to increase awareness and adoption of skin cancer preventative behaviours to help reduce the risk
Did you miss our webinar on, Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? No problem, watch it below. In this SkinSideOut webinar, on HS Awareness Week 2021, Consultant
In the recording below, Irish broadcaster Zoe Ryan, who has lived with psoriasis since childhood, speaks with Oliver Callan about her journey to diagnosis and
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Awareness Week takes place the June 3-9, this year. The following general measures can be very helpful in the management of Hidradenitis
The SECURE-AD patient survey is adapting to include the question, ‘How does the COVID-19 vaccination affect patients with eczema?’ In 2020, the SECURE-AD Patient survey
Did you miss our webinar on, The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland? No problem, watch it below. In this SkinSideOut webinar, our panel,
This event has ended. In this SkinSideOut webinar, we take a look at The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland. You’ll hear about recent