Irish Skin Foundation
Description
The ISF is an Irish charity with a mission to improve quality of life for people with skin conditions www.irishskin.ie A national charity supporting people with skin disease. We believe that everyone with a skin disease should have fair access to correct information, correct expertise and correct treatment. We operate a free Helpline, work to raise awareness, publish information leaflets, offer education to nurses and pharmacists, advocate for improved dermatology services, and fund research.
There are many forms of skin disease, which include inflammatory conditions, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis; skin cancers, including melanoma and basal cell carcinoma; infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites; autoimmune conditions, such as
lupus and vitiligo; and hereditary diseases, such as epidermolysis bullosa (EB) and ichthyosis.
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facebook.comSpreading the word about #ProtectAndInspect in the Square Tallaght today with colleague and local GP Dr Catherine Wilkinson! Many thanks to Elave and Bioderma for sunscreen samples https://irishskin.ie/protect-and-inspect/
We can be at risk from the sun's UV radiation even under the clouds! Find out more about how to Protect & Inspect your skin here http://bit.ly/2gS4NFn
The stats in the National Cancer Registry's new Cancer Trends report and the Department' of Health's new National Cancer Strategy show the need to Protect & Inspect your skin.
It's already very hot today! UV Index 7 in Athlone, Cork, Limerick and Letterkenny! But if you're wondering what that means, here's an explainer. Remember to Protect & Inspect
Top dermatologists sound alarm over standard of skin clinics, in today's Sunday Business Post, pages 1, 2 & 7
Summer camps are now in full swing so make sure the kid's are fully protected from the sun when outdoors #ProtectandInspect #sunsafety #summer #fun #HomeorAbroad
Delighted to support the Dermatology Department at St Vincent's University Hospital #SunAwarenessDay. Thanks to Bioderma, Elave and La Roche Posay for generously supplying sun screen samples
In case you missed it! Dr Rupert Barry, Consultant Dermatologist and Bernie Rice from The Melanoma Trust speaking at the weekend on sun safety #SundayAM #TV3 #Protect&Inspect #IrishSkinFoundation
Coming up at 11.20am on TV3 Sunday AM, Irish Skin Foundation's Consultant Dermatologist Dr Rupert Barry talks about the Protect & Inspect sun safety awareness campaign with Bernie Rice from the Melanoma trust.com #ProtectAndInspect
Do you have psoriasis? Have you heard of the PSO What? report or the pledges made to to improve and deepen understanding about the serious impacts of psoriasis? Find our more here:
Skin Cancer is on the rise - nearly tripling in 20 years. Learn everything you need to know: Protect & Inspect your skin!
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