Treat psoriasis seriously: our lives depend on it
International call to action for World Psoriasis Day 29 October October 29 is World Psoriasis Day and this year the ISF is supporting the call of the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) to Treat Psoriasis Seriously. Psoriasis as a serious, chronic and non-communicable disease (NCDs) in itself, but there are a number of other […]
Could skin camouflage help you? We talk to the Irish Red Cross
Skin camouflage is the application of specialised cover creams to improve the appearance of scarring, tattoos and some disfiguring skin conditions. The Irish Red Cross run a voluntary skin camouflage service and recently invited the Irish Skin Foundation to attend their annual skills workshop for their skin camouflage practitioners. Caroline Irwin from the ISF, who is an […]
ISF representatives attend IFPA 5th World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Conference
On 27-30 June 2018, the ISF was pleased to be represented by two patient representatives at the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) 5th World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Conference, which took place in Stockholm, Sweden. Caroline Irwin, psoriasis-patient advocate and ISF board member and Grace Kelly, psoriasis patient, met people from patient organisations from all […]
Sharp rise in hospital waiting times for people with skin disorders
The government and HSE leadership must resource hospitals adequately to deal with predicted demand Hospital waiting times for dermatology patients are now the fourth-longest, after ENT, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, according to figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). “The waiting time situation has sharply disimproved in the past 14 months”, according to the ISF’s […]
Over 200 attend #Ask How I Feel psoriasis information evening
On the 3 May the #AskHowIFeel Psoriasis Awareness public information evening was held in The Alex hotel in Dublin. The campaign was created by Novartis and supported by the Irish Skin Foundation. The objective of this information evening was to offer people and their families who live with psoriasis, some practical steps they can take to ensure […]
ISF publishes revised and expanded Psoriasis support booklet
With up to 100,000 people in Ireland affected by psoriasis, and up to 20,000 of these living with a severe form of the common skin disorder, the Irish skin foundation has updated our “What you need to know about psoriasis” support booklet. The new edition provides revised information on understanding, managing and living with psoriasis. […]
ISF annual Dermatology Study Day 2018, Galway, 10 March
The ISF is delighted to announce details of its 3rd annual Dermatology Study Day which takes place 10th March 2018 in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway. Delegates of the ISF Study Day can look forward to an incredible line up of expert speakers from the world of dermatology. This informative update on skin conditions […]
Dry January Could Improve Your Skin
The ‘Drynuary’ or ‘Dry January’ phenomenon may help detox your skin after Christmas! Every year thousands of Irish people do ‘Dry January’, abstaining from alcohol for one month in the hope of allowing the body to recover from the excesses of the Christmas holidays! We are all aware of the damaging effects of excessive alcohol […]
Pearl’s Story – Living with Psoriasis – ‘I found a new friend in the Irish Skin Foundation’
My Journey with Psoriasis When I was four, I’m 10 at the moment by the way, I first met psoriasis and I knew right away psoriasis would halt my play. We did not get on right from the start as the little bugger just broke my heart. I just could not like it as it […]
ISF launches “SaySomething” psoriasis campaign 2017
To mark World Psoriasis Day 2017 (October 29) the ISF is launching the SaySomething campaign, to help raise awareness, dispel myths and empower people with psoriasis to handle everyday situations that can be tricky for people living with the condition. The campaign is supported by AbbVie. This year the charity, which supports people with all […]
