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 Atopic Eczema Day (14 September 2023), the ISF have launched a new set of information video resources for people living with or
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our tips to avoid an eczema flare this Valentine’s Day! 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
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
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)
** 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?
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,
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
Some people find that their skin beneath their face mask can become irritated or that their skin condition has flared as a result of wearing
Listen to the full interview Ray D’Arcy interviewed Paul Herriott, ISF Board Member, who has lived with eczema since childhood and Prof Alan Irvine,
Ireland among last countries in EU to make new drug available to patients Listen to Paul Herriott and Prof Alan Irvine being interviewed on The
The Irish Skin Foundation is delighted to be a partner of SECURE-AD, two international COVID-registries for atopic dermatitis/eczema. One registry, is completed by healthcare providers
First published 6th March 2020 COVID-19 outbreak It is essential during the outbreak of COVID-19 that we follow the advice recommended by infection control experts,
Atopic eczema is a very common, non-contagious, chronic inflammatory skin condition. While the exact cause is not known, certain factors are thought to be important in
Statement on frequent hand washing to reduce coronavirus risk for people with skin diseases affecting the hands The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) makes
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
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