17/08/2017
Do you have eczema, psoriasis or "normal" skin UCD Clinical Research Centre is conducting a research study on eczema/atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and comparing both with normal skin to gain more understanding on the mechanism of skin disease If you are interested in being part of this study, please call Kate Lynam-Loane UCD CRC, Dermatology Research Nurse on (01) 221-3024 or my mail...
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31/07/2017
School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University Who should apply Practitioners who are likely to utilise minor surgical procedures in a variety of settings including A&E, Dermatology, Theatres or Primary Care settings Candidates must be working in a relevant setting and have a clinical practice supervisor identified to support them in their learning Module aim: To develop and...
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19/07/2017
The National Cancer Registry of Ireland has just published a report on Cancer Trends (Cancer trends no 34 - skin cancer)Â 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 (ie body sites affected), indicate that type of sun exposure is an important risk factor, and...
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28/06/2017
The latest shocking figures available from the National Cancer Registry show that in 2014 there were 10,304 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer, and worryingly, for the first time melanoma skin cancer diagnoses have breached the 1,000 mark (1,041 cases), almost trebling in the last 20 years In response, the Irish Skin Foundation has launched the Protect & Inspect⢠campaign Protect &...
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13/06/2017
Photo: Mother with child with albinism, credits to UN Photo/Marie Frechon People with albinism often experience discrimination, bullying, social exclusion and sometimes physical attacks, as a consequence of their appearance The International Awareness Day is a day of celebration as well as reflection on the history of albinism On 18 December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a...
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08/06/2017
With a recent Canadian case of suspected photoallergy to sunscreen trending on social media, we explore this topic further⌠Late last month in Canada 14-month-old Kyla Fudge suffered a suspected allergic reaction to sunscreen on her cheeks and nose, in a case has come to notice of parents and dermatologists right around the world Sunscreens play an important preventative role against...
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05/06/2017
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...
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19/05/2017
Above: Eamon Mellett, JP McManus Invitational ProAm; Professor Sarah Rogers, Consultant Dermatologist (Retired); Mr Paul Herriott (patient); Prof Colette Cowan, CEO, UL Hospitals Group; Niall OâHiggins, Chairman, Board of UL Hospitals Group; Dr Bart Ramsay, Consultant Dermatologist, UL Hospitals Group Pictures by Brian Arthur The new home of specialist dermatological services at University...
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12/05/2017
Psoriasis patients, psoriasis advocacy and professional groups, and healthcare professionals come together to challenge the misconception that psoriasis is âjust a skin conditionâ by creating better understanding that it is a serious, sometimes lifelong condition impacting emotional and mental wellbeing, as well as physical health LEO Pharma, one of the ISF's Nurse Helpline sponsors, and...
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10/05/2017
A fantastic new resource called SKINS, specifically for young people with skin disorders and developed by dermatologists Tess McPherson, Celia Moss and Fiona Browne from Ireland's OLCHC, has been launched to provide information, support and a give voice to the experiences of young people with skin conditions Resources for four common conditions can be accessed...
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05/05/2017
Are you worried about skin cancer  If you are 18 years of age or over, you can have a free skin cancer screening at South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel on Saturday morning form 9:30-11am the 27th May next as part of the this year's Euromalanoma awareness campaign This screening clinic has been arranged by the local dermatology services in Clonmel as part of Euromelanoma, a pan-European...
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20/04/2017
Our Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) awareness campaign began on March 6th with the aim of encouraging those potentially living with this chronic skin condition to reach out and seek information about the disease The campaign was entitled #Five17Eight, so called because a new Irish study found that a HS diagnosis can take up to eight years, while international survey data suggests that during...
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