The ISF was pleased to welcome Dr Ruth Adler, the Australian Ambassador to Ireland and her husband and dermatologist, Dr Conrad Goonerage, to discuss common
‘Psoriasis’. It’s a small word that packs a punch. For those unfamiliar with the disease, it can be defined as a skin disorder that causes
The Department of Dermatology in St. Vincent’s University Hospital are conducting new research with people who have psoriasis using a technique called Mindfulness. If you
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
“Many people associate acne with the teenage years,” says Selene Daly, who is based in Sligo University Hospital and has over 12 years of experience
More than 350 people attended a free skin cancer screening clinic in University Hospital Kerry on Saturday 21 May 2016. The event was organised by
Listen back to Dermatology Nurse Specialist, Selene Daly, answering a broad range of dermatology questions on Newstalk with Pat Kenny
‘Hit or miss’ approach to sunscreen increases risks from UV exposure Alongside other protective measures, such as clothing and shade, sunscreens play an important preventative
New research published this month suggests that the pigment responsible for red hair and pale skin may have a role in the development of melanoma,
Ireland has a critical shortage of consultant dermatologists at a time when cases of skin cancer are increasing and early detection can be key to
The ISF held its first Dermatology Study Day for Nurses and Pharmacists on 16th April in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. The programme was aimed at
A new programme supported by the Irish Skin Foundation is encouraging school children to protect their skin from UV rays and to reduce risk of
As the ceremonies to mark the centenary of the 1916 rising come to a close, we reflect on some of the advances in psoriasis treatment
Dermcloud.ie is running a series of four interactive webinars offering e-learning opportunities for nureses interested in dermatology. Interactive Webinar Course will be run over 4
In 2014, the (World Health Organisation) WHO recognised psoriasis as a chronic, non-communicable, painful, disfiguring, and disabling disease for which there is no cure. The
Japanese researchers at an early phase in clinical trials, have found that a new drug given as a single injection, reduced the itch, sleep disturbance
In the last week of General Election 2016 campaigning, what can people with eczema ask election candidate who call to their door? 1 in 10
It’s election time! This means you’ll get all sorts of direct mail, leaflets and knocks at the door all asking for your vote. So we
The members of the ISF’s Psoriasis Council have met for the first time in Dublin to develop an agenda to help people with psoriasis in
On the 30th January, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) and the ‘Hidradenitis Suppurativa Ireland’ Facebook Support group, held the first ever Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Community
New developments in psoriasis therapy 73,000 people in Ireland have psoriasis. We have heard about exciting new treatments and how psoriasis is connected with other
Eczema is an itchy, dry-skin condition that affects around one in five children in Ireland. Genes play an important role in determining how likely individuals
Eczema in adults is more than an uncomfortable, itchy disease. It’s can also be a serious financial burden for the estimated 1 in 12 of
The ISF has welcomed the appointment of a consultant dermatologist at Temple Street – it is understood that the post will be filled during the
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
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
Why is this trusted mainstay treatment disappearing from pharmacy shelves? On a recent visit to dermatology clinic I met Michael, a 37 year old teacher
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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,
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