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Psoriasis is one of the most common skin diseases seen in dermatological practice in Ireland. It is estimated that psoriasis affects about 100,000 people in Ireland. Psoriasis is a skin disorder where there is an increase in the rate at which skin cells are produced and shed from the skin. Usually skin cells take one month to be replaced but in psoriasis it is faster. This results in pink thickened patches with silvery white scales.

Market Point Pharmacy, Market Point Medical Park, Patrick Street, Mullingar is running a skin health awareness week from Friday February 26 to Friday March 5. All products in specialist skin care ranges La Roche Posay and Mushatt’s No.9 will be three for two for the week!

A special public information meeting for Carlow Psoriasis patients will take place in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Tuesday, October 7.

The estimated 1,500 Carlow people suffering from psoriasis including famous Carlovian Richie Kavanagh are being urged to attend a special convention next month to hear from a Kilkenny woman who can help manage their suffering.

A leading dermatologist is to address a public psoriasis information meeting in Ormonde Hotel, this Tuesday evening March 31.

The Psoriasis Association of Ireland has urged psoriasis sufferers throughout Mayo to set up a local support group. National committee member Ronan Farrelly said many people who have the skin disease suffer in silence and prefer not to discuss their condition. In many cases people avoid social situations like going to the shops, attending parties, participating in sporting or community events, he said.

A free psoriasis information day will take place in Staunton’s Pharmacy, Castlebar, on Friday May 22 from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Dermatology nurse Caroline Kennedy will discuss patients’ individual cases and treatments. Psoriasis is a chronic, incurable, skin disease, characterised by dry red patches and thick silvery scales on the skin that are extremely itchy, leading to scratching and bleeding.

Most children will suffer from some form of skin condition during the early stages of their development. Parents are often confused about what action to take. This can be very distressing for both parents and their children.

Top health and beauty expert and author Alex Kirchin will be at Evergreen Health Store, Headford Road, Galway, for one-to-one consultations on the afternoon of Monday June 22.

Psoriasis patients in Galway are invited to attend either of two free Psoriasis Information days next Wednesday July 1.