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This awareness month, help us Shine a Light on Eczema!

This November, ESC is SHINING A LIGHT ON ECZEMA. Monuments across the country will light up blue to help us raise awareness about eczema and its impact.

Want to get involved? Share photos of the illuminated monuments in your area on social media with the hashtag #ShiningALightonEczema, and tag @EczemaSocietyofCanada to help us spread the word! Each monument will light at different times, with most lighting after dusk. Check our calendar for lighting details in select cities. Please note: dates and times are subject to change.

Eczema and atopic dermatitis (AD) are often misunderstood and dismissed as just dry, itchy skin. But for those living with eczema, this condition is much more – it can be truly life-altering.

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To view the list of participating monuments, see the calendar below:

November 2026

ECZEMA FAST FACTS:

  • Eczema is typically characterized by dry, itchy skin that can crack, ooze, bleed, and become rough and/or thick in texture.
  • Eczema can look different depending on a person’s skin tone. Redness is a common symptom of eczema in white skin; however, in skin of colour, eczema patches can appear purplish or gray, and darker than the rest of the skin.
  • Eczema is a chronic, recurring condition with “flares” (active or new patches of eczema, which look red, scaly, and/or bumpy) and remissions (when the eczema is less active). Some people always seem to have some active areas. There are no definite cures for eczema although patients can achieve good control and live quite comfortably.

Not seeing your city on our list?

You can still help us Shine a Light on Eczema by:

  • Wearing blue during November and sharing your support on social media using our hashtag #ShiningALightOnEczema (don’t forget to tag ESC!).
  • Starting a conversation – educate friends, family, or colleagues about the impact.
  • Sharing your story or reposting ESC’s content to help raise awareness. 
  • Donating to support eczema research.
  • Write to your local MPP/MLA to advocate for fair access to new therapies.

There are many ways to get involved. Email us at info@eczemahelp.ca if you want to share your story or learn more about how you can help us raise awareness year-round.

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