The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Psoriasis

Dr Alan Maddock, lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, discusses ‘The impact of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Psoriasis’. According to new data released by the Global Psoriasis Atlas, an estimated 82,900 people in Ireland live with psoriasis. As well as managing the physical symptoms of psoriasis, patients can experience a range of emotional, psychological and social […]

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 […]

International registry of outcomes for COVID-19 and people living with psoriasis

ISF joins efforts to support a new international initiative, specific to psoriasis, has been set up as response to the COVID-19 pandemic PsoProtect is an international registry (i.e. a sophisticated database that will provide a real-world view health information like clinical practice, patient outcomes, safety, and comparative effectiveness) for health care providers to report outcomes […]

Phototherapy service opens in Naas General Hospital

A phototherapy service has recently opened in Naas General Hospital to serve the needs of patients in Kildare and West Wicklow. This will facilitate the delivery of the service which requires weekly attendance closer to home.     Ultraviolet light is found in sunlight. Phototherapy is a form of artificial ultraviolet light treatment, comprising of […]

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 Microbiome: new avenues of exploration in psoriasis research

Studies indicate that some common inflammatory skin conditions e.g. acne, rosacea, atopic eczema, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, are associated with changes in the microorganisms that live on (colonize) human skin. These changes, or imbalance (compared with normal), is termed dysbiosis and has prompted research into the possible role(s) of the microbiome in a number of […]

#Ask-How-I-Feel Psoriasis Campaign: Videos and Resources Launched

As part of the #AskHowIFeel psoriasis awareness campaign Novartis and the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) has today launched a dedicated resource, AskHowIFeel.ie, housing new support and advice videos for people living with the skin condition. The campaign is designed to encourage those living with psoriasis to seek support from others and to have more open […]

Pregnancy and Psoriasis: some things to keep in mind

Pregnancy and psoriasis Over the last decade or so, research has provided greater insights about the the course of psoriasis during pregnancy and the safety of newer treatments, particularly for moderate-to-severe psoriasis. This is an evolving area and the science is complex, so your consultant dermatologist supervising your care will be able to advise you […]

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 […]