Skin Conditions

Find more information about skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, rosacea and many other skin problems.

Skin Conditions

Find more information about skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, rosacea and many other skin problems.

Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition and is most common between the ages of 12-19 years. 

Eczema causes a dry, red, itchy rash; it may be scaly, weep, bleed or crust over. Eczema affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults.

A long-term or chronic skin condition that can be distinguished by painful, inflamed areas typically located around the armpits, groin and the buttocks.

Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory skin disorder that affects at least 73,000 people in Ireland.
Rosacea is a common, chronic inflammatory skin condition, which mainly affects facial skin and can be characterised by flare-ups and remissions. Get all the information you need below.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with an average of 13,000 cases diagnosed each year.

A list of other skin conditions and where you may find more information.