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
To mark World Psoriasis Day (29 October 2023), the ISF have launched a new set of information video resources for people living with or caring
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
The Get SunSmart Children’s Art Competition is now LIVE! The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched a children’s
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 5th-11th, 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
In November and December of 2020, the Global Coalition for Melanoma Patient Advocacy, conducted a survey of 734 dermatologists from 36 different countries. In the survey,
BIOMAP have released a short animation which aims to demonstrate BIOMAP’s project work to alleviate the burden and consequences of AD and psoriasis for people
Life-changing biologic treatment, dupilumab, is now available to people with moderate to severe eczema in Ireland. The HSE has advised that effective from 1st April
Knowing a little bit about Earth’s relationship with the Sun allows us to understand how the intensity of the Sun’s rays can change during the
Are you aged 18-65 and living with psoriasis, eczema or ichthyosis vulgaris? You may be eligible to participate in a study to investigate the role
Does your skin or hair condition affect how you feel about your body? If the answer is yes, you may be interested in helping psychologists
The University College Dublin (UCD) School of Psychology, in collaboration with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Children’s and Young Peoples’ Services Committee (CYPSC) and Healthy Ireland, are
Our tips to avoid an eczema flare this Valentine’s weekend! We know that some of you may be buying your loved one some special gifts
The ever-evolving COVID-19 situation has had an impact on society in many ways, which has meant that hospitals and dermatology departments have had to change
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
Less than a month from the last major development, Dupilumab receives green light for funding In a statement to the ISF and healthcare professionals this
You can claim tax relief on the cost of health expenses. These can be your own health expenses, those of a family member or any
Potentially life-changing treatment one step closer for people struggling with moderate-to-severe atopic eczema The HSE has advised that the HSE Drugs Group, the body which
This video was recorded on 14 January 2021 with Professor Anne-Marie Tobin (Consultant Dermatologist at Tallaght University Hospital and HSE Clinical Lead for Dermatology) to
A nationwide campaign launched by the Irish Platform for Patients’ Organisations, Science & Industry (IPPOSI) will identify 25 members of the public, broadly representative of
Globally, 21 atopic dermatitis patient organisations have become official partners of SECURE-AD, two international COVID-19 surveys for atopic dermatitis (also known as AD or eczema)
The Irish Skin Foundation are delighted to collaborate with the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) and Novartis on the launch of Psoriasis and Beyond:
On November 26th 2020, we held the first webinar in our SkinSideOut series with an expert-led discussion on the health impact of psoriasis beyond just
At the November board meeting, ISF charity trustees signed off the organisation’s 2020 compliance record, signaling that board and management have met the obligations set
We are kicking off our 2021 SkinSideOut webinar series on Thursday, 26th November at 4pm, with a wide-ranging discussion about psoriasis. Psoriasis: Taking control beyond
** This advocacy campaign ran from November 2020 to January 2021** Take Action campaign page The ISF is calling on supporters to “Take Action”.
Study highlights how care costs extend beyond healthcare utilisation A study recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology (Olsson, Bajpai, Wee et al, 2020)
Findings from the Irish Skin Foundation’s eczema survey, recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, highlight the burden experienced by Irish families. What is eczema?
Each year on World Psoriasis Day (October 29th), the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) and its 56 national and regional psoriasis organisation members, join
Fewer than one in five people with psoriasis in Ireland is aware of their increased risk of heart and bowel disease, according to a new
Emollient (moisturiser) therapy is often used to manage a number of skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. However, with such a wide variety of
Eczema Awareness Week is held in September. It coincides with the start of the school year when many households will be adapting to a new
Breaking the itch scratch cycle in atopic eczema… What is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema is a common, non-contagious inflammatory skin condition, characterised by dry, red,
Eczema triggers and our top tips to avoid them! What is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema (AE), also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common, non-contagious,
We’ve launched our Annual Report 2019, which gives an overview of our many activities last year! In 2019, we continued to provide the most up-to-date
This article written by Maeve Quigley was published in the Irish Daily Mail health supplement, ‘Good Health’, on Tuesday, 8th September 2020. It’s a drug
The GlobalSkin Atopic Eczema Community Since 2018, GlobalSkin has been collaborating with patient leaders in the atopic eczema community with the goal of significantly and