Acne Awareness Month: New Information Video
ACNE AWARENESS MONTH This June marks Acne Awareness Month and to support this, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have launched a new information video resource for people affected by acne. The video resource, presented by Dr Catherine Wilkinson, GP, aims to empower you with evidence based knowledge to help you take control of your acne; […]
Kildare FM interview: Dr Wilkinson discusses acne myths and misinformation
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 Focus, KFM from 23rd June 2023. Related: Adults can get acne too! Related: Self-Care Tips for Acne Related: Acne Information Page In the interview, Dr Wilkinson delves into the prevalence, […]
SkinSideOut 2023: Our Skin Health Event
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 full-day event consisted of talks, panel discussions and “How to” sessions on eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and skin cancer prevention. Attendees had the opportunity to meet […]
Is Your Workout Causing an Acne Break Out?
“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 tips to avoid an acne breakout whether working out at the gym or at home! Benefits of exercise Exercise can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which is important after […]
Dermatology Study Day for GPs, Nurses and Pharmacists
CANCELLED Due to the rapidly evolving circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 virus, we regret to inform you we have taken the decision today to cancel the Dermatology Study Day 2020, on 21st March next. The Irish Skin Foundation is delighted to announce its fifth annual Dermatology Study Day for hospital, community-based, GP practice, public health […]
The ISF puts your skin in perspective at the Ploughing!
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 in Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co. Carlow. The county lived up to its reputation, offering blue skies and sunshine for the entire 3-day event, bringing record-breaking attendance figures of 297,000 people, all […]
ISF at the 4th Annual UCD Festival
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 festival calendar and aims to showcase the innovation, creativity and research that takes place on campus every day with a host of stands, exhibitions and indoor and outdoor activities to […]
ISF Contributes to Irish Independent’s ‘Skin & Dermatology’ Supplement
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 partnership with MediaPlanet. The supplement provides insight and guidance on a number of common skin diseases affecting Irish people including skin cancer, psoriasis, acne and eczema. Skin diseases in Ireland […]
Selene Daly speaks with Pat Kenny about Adult Acne
Listen back to Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Selene Daly speaking with Pat Kenny on the subject of Adult Acne. If you are experiencing difficulty managing acne or any other skin condition, ask an ISF dermatology clinical nurse specialist for guidance.
SKINS – Resources for Young People Launched: Acne, Alopecia, Eczema & Psoriasis
A fantastic new resource called SKINS, specifically for young people with skin disorders and developed by dermatologists Tess McPherson, Celia Moss and Fiona Browne from Ireland’s OLCHC, has been launched to provide information, support and a give voice to the experiences of young people with skin conditions. Resources for four common conditions can be accessed here: Acne […]
