

Prof Brian Kirby
Professor Brian Kirby is Consultant Dermatologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, and Full Clinical Professor at University College Dublin, Ireland.
Professor Kirby’s clinical and research interests include psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. He is co-Chair of the Dublin Hidradenitis Suppurativa Research Group and a Principal Investigator at the Charles Institute of Dermatology at University College Dublin.
Professor Kirby is also a former member of the steering committee of British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulatory Register (BADBIR), a member of the International Psoriasis Council (IPC), a member of the scientific committee of the European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (EHSF) and Chairperson of the Clinical Advisory Group of Dermatology at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
He has authored or co-authored more than 250 publications, the majority of which are on psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Additionally, he is Associate Editor of the British Journal of Dermatology and Dermatology.

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Taking a holistic approach: HS and its comorbidities
HS often presents with comorbidities extending beyond the skin. A holistic approach is essential for effective HS management

The invisible impact of HS: Hearing the patient experience
HS presents diverse challenges for patients, across many key aspects of life. Insights into these complex burdens provides the foundation for essential support

Caring for HS wounds: What you need to know
Essential post-operative HS wound care techniques, from daily dressing changes to advanced techniques like split-skin grafts and vacuum therapy

Understanding the science behind HS
Underlying mechanisms behind HS pathogenesis and potential risk factors driving disease

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