A5050214570- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Social Media in Health Education
- Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Genital Health and Disease
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
- Advertising and Communication Studies
- Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Studies
Beaumont Hospital
2019-2025
Tallaght University Hospital
2020-2025
St. Vincent's University Hospital
2020-2025
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
2022-2024
Trinity College Dublin
2024
University of Limerick
2016
University College Dublin
2010
A 15-year-old male presented with a two-year history of patches hair loss on his body and skin changes. Initial examination revealed scattered erythematous associated follicular accentuation concurrent non-scarring alopecia, predominantly affecting limbs. Histopathological spongiosis in the superficial- to mid-part follicle. Additionally noted was exocytosis lymphocytes which displayed subtle cytological atypia marked by nuclear irregularity slight enlargement. Immunohistochemistry indicated...
ABSTRACT Background Biologic therapies have revolutionised psoriasis treatment by targeting immune pathways. Despite these advances, some patients experience suboptimal outcomes, necessitating frequent therapeutic switches. The systemic immune‐inflammation index (SII) is a novel biomarker for inflammation. Its role in biologic switching remains unexplored. Objectives To evaluate the association between baseline SII levels and therapy with moderate‐to‐severe psoriasis. Methods This...
Abstract Background Indoor tanning through sunbeds is linked to a heightened risk of skin cancers, particularly cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal carcinoma, with significant increases in for users aged < 35 years. Despite regulations established by the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014 Ireland, sunbed use persists, primarily cosmetic reasons. Objectives To analyse characteristics, attitudes behaviours attending an Irish dermatology outpatient clinic. Methods We undertook...
The term 'topical steroid withdrawal' (TSW) describes an adverse effect that generally occurs with inappropriate prolonged use of high-potency topical corticosteroids (TCS). presence user-generated content relating to TSW on social media (SoMe) has not been well-defined date. We aimed explore withdrawal SoMe. Using a data analytics platform, we retrospectively analysed the hashtag #topicalsteroidwithdrawal SoMe over 5-year period from 8 February 2016 until 2021. assessed interactions,...
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases in developed world, affecting 1-3% adult population Europe. This disease can have a marked impact on affected individuals, leading to significant impairment physical wellbeing and quality life (QoL). The aim this study was investigate psychosocial financial burden AD patients Ireland. To increase our understanding aspects Irish population, an online survey designed. launched by Skin Foundation, included questions...
Background Research impact has traditionally been measured using citation count and factor (IF). Academics have long relied heavily on this form of metric system to measure a publication’s impact. A higher number citations is viewed as an indicator the importance research marker for publishing journal. Recently, social media online news sources become important avenues dissemination research, resulting in emergence alternative known altmetrics. Objective We assessed correlation between...
Abstract A 15 year-old boy presented with a 2-year history of patches hair loss on his body, and skin changes. Initial examination revealed scattered erythematous associated follicular accentuation concurrent nonscarring alopecia, predominantly affecting limbs. His background included acne, gynaecomastia exercise-induced asthma. only regular medication was salbutamol inhaler. Punch biopsies from the left shin right arm demonstrated mild acanthosis epidermis slight hyperkeratosis, focal...
Research has shown that patients may turn to social media seeking information regarding diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed analyze compare content related hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) using the "hashtag" tool across three of most popular platforms determine are exposed online.We identified hashtags Instagram, TikTok, Facebook for "#hidradenitissuppurativa." The top 50 videos returned by algorithm each site were selected analysis. Data extracted comparison included creator...
Abstract Ipilimumab, an anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody, is used in the treatment of metastatic melanoma. As with other immune checkpoint inhibitors, it can cause a spectrum immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including cutaneous pathology, 25% patients. To date, there have been five case reports Sweet syndrome solely due to ipilimumab therapy. We present suspected further patient melanoma unknown primary origin, who concurrently developed vitiligo. A 65-year-old man presented dermatology...
Abstract The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (MM) is increasing worldwide. Regular self-skin examination can assist in the early detection MM. However, identifying new or changing lesions on nonvisible body sites (NVBS) be difficult. Research investigating MM NVBS limited. aim this study was to compare features with visible (VBS) add data patient cohort. We performed a retrospective chart review identify patients diagnosed our institution from 2019 2021. Clinicopathological were...