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The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (MM) is increasing worldwide.1-2 Regular self-skin examination can assist in the early detection of MM. However, identifying new or changing lesions on…
Dear Editor, Transgender people are individuals whose gender identity or gender expression is different from the gender they are assigned at birth. As of 2011, an estimated 0.3%…
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), previously known as acne inversa is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 1% of the Irish Population. The condition causes boils, abscesses and…
The Irish Skin Foundation highlights World Eczema Day: 14 September 2022 Written by Michelle Greenwood, Health Promotion Manager, Irish Skin Foundation Atopic eczema (AE), also known as atopic…
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that is thought to affect between 2% and 3% of the population of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is an immune…
Written by Dr Rebecca Hellen who is a final year Dermatology Specialist Registrar working in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin Sunscreens: Exploring the Spectrum Exposure to solar radiation…
Written by Dr Síona Ní Raghallaigh, Consultant Dermatologist in Beaumont and Bon Secours Hospitals and Dr Marta Costa Blasco, Dermatology Registrar in Beaumont Hospital Introduction Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)…
Written by Dr Lisa F Kiely, Dermatology Specialist Registrar The COVID-19 pandemic created many challenges for frontline healthcare workers. The World Health Organisation recommended frequent hand washing and…
Written by Dr Stephanie Bowe, starting the Dermatology HST in July 2022 Topical corticosteroids are the first-line therapy for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and many other inflammatory…
Written by Michelle Dolan, Health Promotion Manager, Irish Skin Foundation Skin cancer on the rise Skin cancer* is the most common cancer in Ireland and in pale/lightskinned populations…
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