Webinar: The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland
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 medical advancements in the treatment of eczema and what this will mean for the future; how COVID-19 has impacted dermatology services and how they have adapted to deliver care; and […]
Survey highlights impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the detection of melanoma skin cancer in 2020
In November and December of 2020, the Global Coalition for Melanoma Patient Advocacy, conducted a survey of 734 dermatologists from 36 different countries. In the survey, dermatologists were asked to estimate the proportion of skin check appointments missed due to the pandemic and estimate the proportion of undiagnosed melanomas compared to a normal year. The survey […]
Survey exploring the wellbeing of young people during the COVID-19 outbreak
This study is now closed. The University College Dublin (UCD) School of Psychology, in collaboration with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Children’s and Young Peoples’ Services Committee (CYPSC) and Healthy Ireland, are running an online anonymous survey examining how the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 12-25 years. The […]
Video: COVID-19 Vaccines and Skin Conditions Q&A
This video was recorded on 14 January 2021 with Professor Anne-Marie Tobin (Consultant Dermatologist at Tallaght University Hospital and HSE Clinical Lead for Dermatology) to discuss some frequently asked questions people with skin conditions have about the COVID-19 vaccines. For more COVID-19 vaccine information please visit: www2.hse.ie/covid-19-vaccine/ COVID-19 information For information and guidance on Covid-19 […]
SECURE-AD: Update on the Analysis of COVID-19 Effects on People with Atopic Dermatitis
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) . One survey is for healthcare providers and the other is for individuals with AD. What is the SECURE-AD Patient Survey? The SECURE-AD Patient Survey allows patients with AD who […]
World Psoriasis Day: Be Informed
Each year on World Psoriasis Day (October 29th), the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) and its 56 national and regional psoriasis organisation members, join together to raise awareness of psoriasis, estimated to affect approximately 73,000 in Ireland. Theme October 2020 marks the second year of our three-year campaign: Connected, Informed, United. The theme for […]
ISF Partner of SECURE-AD Patient Registry*
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 and the other registry is completed by individuals with this skin condition. Atopic dermatitis and COVID-19 registries Atopic dermatitis (AD) also known as eczema, is a common chronic inflammatory skin […]
COVID-19 dermatology registries*, Global Skin townhall webinar May 21
The International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organisations (IADPO) also known as Global Skin, of which the ISF is a founding member, convened a webinar titled: Understanding COVID-19 & its impacts on dermatology patients. Representatives from patient organisations around the world attended this live ‘townhall’ style meeting which hosted an excellent presentation by Dr Esther Freeman, […]
Updated frequent hand washing advice – BAD statement
Statement on frequent hand washing to reduce coronavirus risk for people with skin diseases affecting the hands The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) makes statements on best practice, teaching, training and research in dermatology which is often followed by dermatology departments and consultants in the Republic of Ireland. This statement was last updated by the […]
Covid-19 and Skin Conditions – Expert Q&A
This video was recorded on 1st April 2020 with Professor Anne-Marie Tobin, Consultant Dermatologist at Tallaght University Hospital and HSE Clinical Lead for Dermatology, and Professor Brian Kirby, Consultant Dermatologist at St Vincent’s Hospital and a global expert on psoriasis, to discuss some of the most frequently asked questions that the ISF has received in […]
