New Appointment at Kerry Skin Clinic
Dr Janelle O’Sullivan is pleased to announce that she will be joining Dr David Buckley and the team at the Kerry Skin Clinic, Ashe Street, Tralee, from May 2026.
Since qualifying, she has worked continuously in primary care with a particular focus on dermatology, combining comprehensive patient care with advanced expertise in skin, hair and nail health. A graduate of University College Dublin, Dr O’Sullivan completed her post graduate training through the RCSI GP Training Scheme. She is on the specialist register of the Irish Medical Council.
She holds a Professional Certificate in Dermatology from UCD and has extensive experience in all aspects of dermatology including managing acne, rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, skin infections including scabies and all types of scalp, hair and nail disorders. Dr O’Sullivan also completed a Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine in Australia, where she spent 18 months gaining valuable hands-on experience in the detection, diagnosis, and management of skin cancers.
Dr David Buckley’s New Book
Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology
Dr David Buckley’s new book called “Textbook of Primary Care Dermatology” was published by www.Springer.com. It is primarily aimed at GP’s and other members of the primary care team such as practice nurses, public health nurses, pharmacists, chiropodists and students of these disciplines. It should also be useful for busy hospital based doctors and nurses who do not have easy access to dermatology expertise. Finally, it will be a great primer for doctors training in dermatology.
Video consultations now available
Video consultations at the Kerry Skin Clinic
Live video consultations (telemedicine consultations) are a safe, secure way for assessing various skin hair and nail problems including acne, eczema, hand dermatitis, itch, psoriasis, rosacea, nail problems, skin infections, excessive sweating, and pre and post op assessment. Video consultations are not suitable for examining suspicious moles or situations where a physical examination or a procedure may be necessary e.g. skin biopsy, removal of warts, leg ulcer assessment, allergy testing, etc.
Skin Cancer
By Dr David Buckley
Most people love a sunny day. It can improve our mood and helps with vitamin D production. However, with all the sunshine we have been having recently, it should make us more aware of the dangers of the sun. While sunburn may be painful, it can also put us at risk of skin cancer later in life. More prolonged but less intense ultraviolet light (UVL) exposure from the sun or sunbeds on the skin may lead to a tan. However, if the skin is constantly being exposed to the sun or UVL it can lead to premature aging of the skin (causing wrinkles) and to skin cancer.
