By Cian D’Arcy At the time of writing this the ‘Lockdown’ due to CoVid-19 is in full swing and the effects of sun damage are hanging lowly on peoples list of concerns. However, the days are getting longer, and the suns temperature is slowly increasing as is the strength of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation it […]
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 recent weeks about Coronavirus (Covid-19) […]
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 of […]
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 either ultraviolet […]
ISF calls on voters affected by skin conditions to ‘Make Skin Visible’ in Election 2020 Election 2020 will be held on 8th February. Over the next few days and weeks your election candidates will be calling to your home to ask for your support. This is a great opportunity to highlight the need for more resources […]