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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 the ...

07 Aug 2022 at 16:15

National News

Skin cancer warning - Irish people "burn easily and tan badly'

A sun warning has been issued with the public reminded that skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. In a social media post, the HSE said: "We sometimes think Irish sun isn’t real sun, but skin cancer is actually the most common ...

14 Apr 2022 at 17:43

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 ...

15 Jan 2023 at 12:05

Lifestyle

Ex-England footballer Paul Merson talks about surviving skin cancer and urges others: ‘Go and get it checked’

While the 2022 World Cup may be taking place during UK winter, fans travelling to Qatar will have to contend with high temperatures and lots of sunshine, meaning sunscreen is a must. Having survived skin cancer, former England ...

22 Nov 2022 at 15:33

Lifestyle

Cost of sunscreen could be increasing risk of skin cancer, charity suggests

The cost of sunscreen could be contributing to the rise in skin cancer cases in the UK, a charity suggests. A survey from Melanoma Focus found that 50% of people think sunblock is too expensive, with 67% saying they would use ...

15 May 2023 at 07:00

National News

Is it too hot to work? The rules for employers as temperatures soar to nearly 30C

The unusually high temperatures at the moment could mean it is actually too hot for some people to work. Met Éireann has a issued a yellow heart alert warning due to very warm and humid weather on Friday. It forecast daytime ...

08 Sept 2023 at 14:02

Lifestyle

SPF cocktailing: Why you should steer clear of the buzzy TikTok trend

‘SPF cocktailing’ is the latest beauty trend to make waves on TikTok. It’s all about mixing your favourite SPF with another product – such as concealer or highlighter – and applying that as a ‘cocktail’ onto skin. In theory,...

21 Jul 2023 at 11:09

Lifestyle

Carol Vorderman: Why my skin cancer scare means I no longer sunbathe

Carol Vorderman was well and truly a sun worshipper growing up. “Oh God, yes. I was burning away merrily for many, many years,” she remembers with a groan. The former Countdown presenter, 62, says her generation was the ...

24 Jul 2023 at 09:08

Lifestyle

What is ‘beer tanning’ and why are experts warning against it?

‘Beer tanning’ is one of the latest beauty fads to trend on TikTok, with the ‘beertan’ tag racking up over 200k views. As the phrase suggests, beer tanning means applying beer to the skin while sunbathing, in the ...

26 Jul 2023 at 10:28

Lifestyle

Skin cancer cases reach record high – how to spot the signs

Skin cancer diagnoses in the UK across all ages, have reached a record high of 17,500 every year, according to Cancer Research. This growth shows no sign of stopping. Melanoma skin cancer cases could increase by ...

07 Jul 2023 at 09:16

National News

'I was screaming in pain' - Charity calls on Govt to ringfence funding for EB sufferers

An Irish charity is urging the Government to ringfence funding in Budget 2024 to help those living with a rare and incurable skin condition. In a pre-Budget submission called 'Small Ask, Big Impact', Debra ...

28 Jun 2023 at 12:55

Lifestyle

5 French skincare secrets you need to know

There’s a reason the French look is held to the highest standard in beauty. Everyone wants a piece of that effortlessly cool aesthetic, and French beauty products are some of the best in the world. Dr ...

23 Jun 2023 at 08:30

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