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Psoriasis ‘doesn’t define you’ – what women living with the condition want others to know

Living with psoriasis – which causes flaky and crusty patches of skin and affects around 2-3% of the UK population, according to the Psoriasis Association – can be challenging. It’s unclear exactly why some people develop psoriasis, although experts ...

01 Aug 2024 at 08:45

National News

Gel therapy to treat ‘butterfly skin’ condition welcomed by Irish charity

A charity has welcomed positive reports of a gel therapy that helps treat an incurable skin disease, and is hoping that the Irish Government will make it available if it is approved for use. Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), or “butterfly skin”, is a ...

15 Jan 2023 at 12:05

Lifestyle

What causes dandruff – and what is the best way to prevent it?

Dandruff is one of those stubborn, often embarrassing scalp issues that many of us have had to deal with at some point – yet few of us truly understand it. Whether it’s the telltale white flakes on your scalp or the relentless itch that won’t ...

29 May 2025 at 12:44

National News

Warning over increase of highly contagious skin disease

A warning has been issued after a number of outbreaks of scabies so far in 2024. There was an increase in the number of scabies outbreaks in Ireland in 2023, with 26 reported compared to nine in 2022. As of February 15th, 2024, an additional ...

27 Feb 2024 at 20:30

National News

Wheelchair-user with debilitating skin condition set for charity challenge

A wheelchair-user who has constant pain caused by a rare skin disease is to join a major challenge to help fellow sufferers. Emma Fogarty was born with EB (epidermolysis bullosa), a condition which causes her skin to blister and wound at ...

07 Aug 2022 at 16:15

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