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Dermatology
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My psoriasis is part of who I am, but it’s not who I am
I was first diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 18. I’d never even heard of the autoimmune disease before a GP took one look at the red, raw, flaky patches that were covering over 80% of my body. Nobody knows exactly what causes a flare-up. We can try to put it down to stress or...
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Psoriasis video and podcast series to support people on one of Ireland’s largest waiting lists
For many people living with psoriasis, access to specialist dermatology care is a critical step in taking control of their condition, but many are experiencing significant delays. People living with skin conditions, including psoriasis, are experiencing some of Ireland’s longest delays to access the specialist care they desperately need. There are 39,324 people waiting to...
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Skin cancer does not hibernate, protect your skin all year round
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, yet arguably the most preventable. As we head into winter, many things hibernate — but skin cancer does not. It is as important to protect your skin during the winter as much as the summer. As altitude increases, so does skin cancer risk. The strength of...
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Understanding your eczema to help find the best treatment
Eczema is a complex, relapsing medical condition that occurs when the skin is red, dry and irritated. Typically there is a family history of hay fever, asthma or allergic rhinitis (atopic illness). Eczema affects 20% of children and less than 10% adults. Most children will grow out of eczema by late childhood but may flare...
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Acne – one of the most common skin disorders
Acne is one of the most common disorders treated by dermatologists. The prevalence of acne vulgaris globally was 681.2 million in 2016, an increase of 10% from 612 million in 2006 (1). Acne is a common, chronic, inflammatory disease of sebaceous follicles, the glands that produce sebum. Approximately 80% of people are affected by acne...
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Atopic dermatitis: who suffers and why?
Atopic dermatitis is considered a severe form of eczema. It is a chronic, long-lasting skin condition that causes the skin to become inflamed and irritated, making it extremely itchy. Atopic means a sensitivity to allergens. It can run in families and often develops alongside other conditions like asthma and hay fever. Atopic dermatitis occurs when...
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Emollient therapy: essential daily care for your child’s eczema
Emollient therapy plays a crucial role in protecting and restoring the skin barrier as part of the over-all management strategy to achieve long-term control.
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Psoriasis of the scalp: symptoms and diagnosis
Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition, affecting at least 100 million people worldwide, including more than 73,000 people in Ireland. Almost 80% of people with psoriasis will have scalp involvement at some point in their lives.
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Topical treatments for scalp psoriasis: what to do
Unfortunately, treatment will not cure scalp psoriasis however the combination of the treatments mentioned below may help relieve the itch and calm flare-ups when used as directed.
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Acne and psoriasis in Ireland are damaging young people’s mental health
Chronic skin diseases, such as psoriasis, and common conditions like acne can have a devastating effect on sufferers’ psychological health and their lives at home and work.