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Prof Brian Kirby
Consultant Dermatologist
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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The role of surgery in HS management: Optimising patient results
Surgical management of HS, through minor procedures to more complex interventions
EU-DA-2400505
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Video6:08 min
Recognising HS symptoms: Diagnosis and what you need to know
Key criteria for diagnosing HS, common misdiagnoses and how AI can be used to assess disease severity
EU-DA-2400504
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Video7:01 min
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
EU-DA-2400503
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Video8:11 min
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
EU-DA-2400502
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Video7:47 min
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
EU-DA-2400501
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Video6:51 min
Understanding the science behind HS
Underlying mechanisms behind HS pathogenesis and potential risk factors driving disease
EU-DA-2400500