The dermatology department in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Cork came away with the top prizes at two recent dermatology conferences for research on the burden of treatment in atopic dermatitis (eczema). Dr Cathal O’Connor presented the department’s research into the burden of treatment in children with eczema at the British Association of […]
The ISF’s Strategy 2021– 2025 which outlines the strategic vision and priorities to support people living with skin conditions in Ireland, identified during public consultation in 2019-2020, is now available The drafting process for this new strategy has given the ISF opportunities to take stock of our work over the past 5 years, to consider […]
The GRIDD project is the first global patient-initiated and patient-led impact research study in dermatology. Global Research on the Impact of Dermatological Diseases (GRIDD) was launched in 2017 by the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (GlobalSkin) and aims to measure the disease burden across a wide spectrum of dermatological diseases and by developing and implementing an […]
Did you miss the ISF webinar on Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? No problem, watch it below. In this SkinSideOut webinar, on HS Awareness Week (7-13 June), Consultant Dermatologist, Prof Brian Kirby spoke about current treatments for HS and what’s coming down the line and long-time HS patient advocates, Barry McGrath and Suzanne Moloney about their […]
Did you miss the ISF webinar on The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland? No problem, watch it below. In this SkinSideOut webinar, our panel, eczema patient advocate, Paul Herriott; Consultant Dermatologist, Prof Alan Irvine; and Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology and ISF Clinical Helpline Manager, Carmel Blake talk about recent medical advancements in the […]