I'm a consultant dermatologist - here's what parents need to know about common skin conditions
Professor Caitriona Ryan discusses her career path from Dublin to the United States and back, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive dermatological care. She also provides practical advice for parents on identifying common childhood skin infections like hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Why it matters
Provides expert medical guidance for parents while highlighting the evolution of specialized dermatological care models.
Professor Caitriona Ryan at the Institute of Dermatologists, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney
I’m from Killester, in Dublin, and went to school in Holy Faith Clontarf. My mom was a teacher, my dad was an accountant. Both were from the country and very strict. Education was a huge focus in our house.
I did a stint in Temple Street, when I was in transition year, and didn’t love it, so decided I didn’t want to do medicine. I was going to do actuarial studies or maths. It was only on my way to the airport for my Leaving Cert holiday that I posted the change-of-mind form, with medicine on it. I got top marks in my Leaving, so I got a scholarship to UCD [and after my medical training] decided I wanted to go into dermatology.
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