Studies indicate that some common inflammatory skin conditions e.g. acne, rosacea, atopic eczema, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, are associated with changes in the microorganisms that
As part of the #AskHowIFeel psoriasis awareness campaign Novartis and the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) has today launched a dedicated resource, AskHowIFeel.ie, housing new support
Pregnancy and psoriasis Over the last decade or so, research has provided greater insights about the the course of psoriasis during pregnancy and the safety
Psoriasis on Your Mind? – expert ‘SkinSideOut’ panel to meet at Science Gallery, Dublin on 16 Nov This World Psoriasis Day (29th October), the
The National Ploughing Championships, Europe’s largest outdoor event, chose the sunny south-east as the location for this year’s event which took place on 17th-19th September
Every September as a new school year commences, we have an extra special event on our calendar at the ISF. We search far and
Are you a woman, aged 18-45, living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? Would you like to share your opinions and views about what it’s like,
September is Eczema Awareness Month and the time of year school term starts back and many households will be adapting to a new routine for
1) Do you have eczema, or “normal” skin? UCD Clinical Research Centre is conducting a research study on adult eczema/atopic dermatitis, comparing with normal skin to gain
Over 40% of reported cutting household expenditure due to cost of managing eczema1 To mark the second annual World Atopic Eczema Day (14 September) and
Click here to attend Skin Side Out SkinSideOut, the first-of-its-kind skin health event for the ISF and indeed for people affected by a
The ISF has published a new stand-alone Managing Scalp Psoriasis leaflet , with guidance on how to manage and treat what can be a very
The ISF has made a submission to the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE) in relation to a new therapy for atopic dermatitis (also known as
The recent spell of sunny weather has encouraged lots of us to get active outdoors, enticing walkers and cyclists to explore the countryside and gardeners
In July 2019, the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) brought over 90 participants, including psoriasis association representatives, IFPA partners and the IFPA Board and
In November 2018, the ISF, supported by AbbVie, held the first-of-its-kind ‘Skin Matters’ meeting and webinar for people living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Through a
In June 2019, the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (IADPO), also known as GlobalSkin, brought over 120 skin patient group leaders from 35 countries
On Saturday, 8th June, the UCD campus was transformed for the 4th annual UCD Festival. The event is now a firm fixture on the family
Fungal infection of the nails is a common condition worldwide. It can be diagnosed by your GP. These fungal infections are also known as onychomycosis
The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital and Dermcloud are pleased to announce their upcoming interactive webinar on Melanoma. Date: Tuesday, 18th June 2019 Time: 20:00
Ireland’s First National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan launched to encourage the public to #ProtectYourSkin. Our new Melanoma Skin Cancer Leaflet, endorsed by the National Cancer
Ministers launch Skin Cancer Prevention Plan and call on people to #ProtectYourSkin Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Health Promotion,
Free walk-in skin cancer screening to take place to mark the launch and Euro-Melanoma 2019 University Hospital Kerry (UHK) have announced the official launch of
Research needed to reveal impact of “distance-decay” on health utilisation The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) has called for research into the effects that a household’s
On 9th and 10th April, we hosted our second annual ‘UCD Get Sun Smarter’ event in collaboration with the Charles Institute for Dermatology, Systems Biology
On Saturday, 6th April we hosted our fourth annual Dermatology Study Day in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. The programme was aimed at healthcare professionals with
We were delighted to contribute to the special ‘Skin & Dermatology’ supplement, which appeared in the Irish Independent (Friday, 29th March) and on HealthNews.ie in
We want to thank everyone who participated in the “Living with Atopic Eczema & Eczema in Ireland” which we ran from September 2018 to March 2019;
On Thursday the 28 March the ISF Health Promotion Team were delighted to give a general talk on ‘Skin Health and Common Skin Conditions’ to
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and Aqueous cream Atopic eczema and dry skin go hand-in-hand; medical moisturisers / emollients have been used for managing eczema for
In an effort to tackle waiting times the HSE has published the Scheduled Care Access Plan 2019 which specifically identifies dermatology for extra resources. This
Join us for our 2nd annual ‘Get Sun Smarter’ awareness event which aims to prevent ‘Killer Tans’, 11am – 2pm on 9th & 10th April
The ISF, supported by AbbVie, held the first-of-its-kind “Skin Matters” meeting and webinar on the evening of 1 November 2018 in Dublin’s Chocolate Factory for
Sleep is vital for our everyday functioning and is important for our physical and psychological wellbeing. However, disrupted sleep may be caused by a number
The Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science & Industry (IPPOSI), have published ‘A Charter for Patient Involvement in Medicines Assessment & Reimbursement’, which calls on the
The ISF announces details of our 4th annual Dermatology Study Day: 6th April 2019 Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Arran Quay, Dublin 8. Delegates of the
Think before you ink! As the popularity of tattoos continues to rise, so too do concerns about potential risks. While some of these risks may
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) held their inaugural Health Fair on January 23rd. The aim of the event was ‘Health promotion in this setting, has
The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital held a dermatology conference on Wednesday January 9 in the Brookfield Health Sciences complex, University College Cork. The conference covered
Almost 80% of people with psoriasis will have scalp involvement at some point in their lives, so it’s very common and it’s never welcome. During
The International Alliance of Dermatological Patient Organisations (IADPO) also known as GlobalSkin hosted an event “Patient Leader Dialogue Workshop on Atopic Eczema”, in September of
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
South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH), Cork City, has announced an exciting line-up for its Dermatology Conference, Wednesday 9 January 2019. For booking information
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Yet in most cases, it is preventable and early detection leads to better outcomes. With rates
The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) would like to extend a big thank you to Bernie and Peter Rice with the help of the Parent’s Association
The ISF, supported by AbbVie, held the first-of-its-kind “Skin Matters” meeting and webinar on the evening of 1 November in Dublin’s Chocolate Factory for people
International call to action for World Psoriasis Day 29 October October 29 is World Psoriasis Day and this year the ISF is supporting the call
Each year we invite 30 families whose everyday lives are impacted by a skin condition to experience the magic of Barretstown Castle for an exciting
The 87th National ploughing championships were hosted for a third consecutive year at the same location, Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly from the 18th to
To mark national eczema week this year, 15-23rd September, we held our third annual public meeting in the Red Cow Moran Hotel, in Dublin on
A recent study* published in the British Journal of Dermatology has found that incidence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) appears to be doubled among tobacco smokers.
The Irish Skin Foundation, supported by AbbVie, invites you to join a first-of-its-kind ‘Skin Matters’ event for anyone affected by Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). You can
In the run up to the Ploughing Championships, listen back to Dermatology Specialist Selene Daly discussing with Pat Kenny the various skin conditions affecting farmers
September 14th marks the first ever World Atopic Eczema Day. This inaugural day aims to raise awareness of eczema and atopic dermatitis, providing a platform to elevate
The Irish Skin Foundation is delighted to announce the wonderful line- up for this year’s Eczema Expert meeting which will take place on Saturday 29th September 2018 in
In terms of facts and figures, all we are able to say about people with eczema in Ireland is that it affects approximately 1 in
We are proud to announce the launch of the charity’s new logo and brand as part of the evolution of our work supporting people with
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a component of sunlight. We know that overexposure to UV radiation can cause skin damage and skin cancer, but did you
Sweltering temperatures and long sunny days have been with us for weeks, making summer 2018 a record breaker. It is really important that we enjoy
We are excited to announce that we have been working with our creative team on a new logo and look for the Irish Skin Foundation.
Skin camouflage is the application of specialised cover creams to improve the appearance of scarring, tattoos and some disfiguring skin conditions. The Irish Red Cross run a
On 27-30 June 2018, the ISF was pleased to be represented by two patient representatives at the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) 5th World Psoriasis
The government and HSE leadership must resource hospitals adequately to deal with predicted demand Hospital waiting times for dermatology patients are now the fourth-longest, after
Prof Desmond J Tobin appointed as UCD Professor of Dermatological Sciences UCD has announced the appointment of Prof Desmond J Tobin as new Director of
Listen back to Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly discuss Henna Tattoos and their potential long term impact. Sunscreen also features in this edition.
A recent article in Nature Reviews/Disease Primers reviewed the current knowledge on atopic dermatitis (AD), established treatments and the study of changes in the skin
June 25 is World Vitiligo Day. Listen Back to Carmel Blake, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Manager of the ISF Helpline, discussing the condition Vitiligo
Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speak with Pat Kenny on sunscreens, cold sores, hyaluronic acid and scars. Selene explains what kind of sunscreens to buy,
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, published last year recommends that the Department of Health to “the develop a national skin cancer prevention plan and oversee
On the 3 May the #AskHowIFeel Psoriasis Awareness public information evening was held in The Alex hotel in Dublin. The campaign was created by Novartis and supported
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
With up to 100,000 people in Ireland affected by psoriasis, and up to 20,000 of these living with a severe form of the common skin
Each year the ISF Helpline assists hundreds of people with all forms of skin conditions and disorders. Even though at least 30% of the population
An event called ‘Skin and Kiss’ was held as a fundraiser for the ISF on 15 March in the Russell Court Hotel. The event was
On Saturday March 10th we hosted our third annual Dermatology study day in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. The programme was aimed at health care
Listen back to Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speaking with Pat Kenny about Chickenpox, Hand, Foot and Mouth disease and Chilblains. Selene gives important
Transition Year class’ Young Social Innovators campaign We are a group of Transition Years from Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School, New Ross, Wexford. Our Young
We recently produced this compilation of video clips from some of our events and activities last year. Covering the ever-popular Family Fun Day at Barretstown
Do you have outbreaks of big sore/painful nodules/boils that heal with scars? If the answer is ‘YES‘ and if they appear in your groin or
DERMATOLOGY SKILLS FOR NURSES & PHARMACISTS 2018 The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Cork and Dermcloud are pleased to announce 4 week interactive web-based course
What causes excessive sweating and what you can do about it? Our skin regulates body temperature through blood vessels and through the process of sweating.
The ISF is delighted to announce details of its 3rd annual Dermatology Study Day which takes place 10th March 2018 in the Galway Bay Hotel,
The ‘Drynuary’ or ‘Dry January’ phenomenon may help detox your skin after Christmas! Every year thousands of Irish people do ‘Dry January’, abstaining from alcohol
Personal trainer Chris Moore starts a new series of articles to help you get fit this year. I hope the last of the selection boxes
Ensuring treatments are prescribed and keeping your receipts can help cut your annual healthcare costs Most people are aware you can claim tax back on
Ussher Assistant Professor in Translational Immunology, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), explains her team’s recent HS research. Researchers focusing on the common debilitating skin disease Hidradenitis
Simple and effective tips to protect your skin when it’s freezing outside. Brrrrrr…. 1: Take fewer, faster and cooler Showers One shower a day
Paula Murphy decided to enter the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon last March, to support her mother while she was fighting skin cancer, by running in
My Journey with Psoriasis When I was four, I’m 10 at the moment by the way, I first met psoriasis and I knew right away
Psoriasis is a very common, non-contagious, long-term inflammatory skin disorder in which there is an increase in the rate at which skin cells are produced
To mark World Psoriasis Day 2017 (October 29) the ISF is launching the SaySomething campaign, to help raise awareness, dispel myths and empower people with
In the lead up to World Psoriasis Day 2017, we hosted a free National Psoriasis Meet Up in the Tower Hotel Waterford on Saturday 21 October.
Irish men and women living with psoriasis report significantly higher levels of isolation and loneliness compared to the global average, according to the first ever
Each year we invite 30 families whose everyday lives are impacted by a skin condition to the magical Barretstown Castle for an exciting day full
As part of Eczema Awareness Week 2017 (11th-17th September), we hosted our second annual free public meeting entitled ‘Eczema Expert’ in the Red Cow Moran
A welcome end to ‘perverse anomaly’ of lower VAT rate on sunbeds, which cause skin cancer, compared to sunscreens, which help to prevent it. Next
Listen back to Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speaking with Pat Kenny about Eczema. If you are experiencing difficulty managing acne or any other
An expert team of volunteers from across the country joined the ISF team to return to the National Ploughing Championships, in Screggan, Tullamore, once again
As part of Eczema Awareness Week 2017, we are delighted to publish new guidance from the Irish Food Allergy Network to explain the associations between
