Is climate change impacting eczema?
The role of climate change in eczema rates and severity ESC caught up with Ottawa-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Kirchhof for a Q&A to better understand the environmental impacts of climate change on eczema. ESC: Is climate change impacting eczema prevalence or severity? MK: Emerging data indicate a connection between climate change and both the prevalence […]
Facial eczema: from symptoms to effective treatments
Discover expert tips to manage facial eczema Facial and eyelid eczema can be among the most painful and challenging to treat. Winnipeg-based dermatologist Dr. Marni Wiseman, MD, FRCPC, shared her best tips for managing facial and eyelid eczema. Facial eczema refers to eczema symptoms that appear on the face, and commonly on the eyelids. Facial […]
Eczema in babies, kids, and teens: what parents need to know
Childhood eczema: a complete parent’s guide Raising a child with eczema can be stressful – careful skincare needs, avoiding triggers, going to medical appointments, and potentially complicated treatments. ESC turned to Calgary-based paediatric dermatologist Dr. Michele Ramien, MD, FRCPC, FAAD, for insights on managing eczema in children, from infancy through their teenage years and beyond. […]
Beyond topical corticosteroids: options for treating moderate to severe eczema
Moderate to severe eczema management strategies ESC spoke with Quebec City-based dermatologist and researcher Dr. Julien Ringuet to learn more about how eczema is managed and what treatment options exist beyond topical corticosteroids. In recent years, treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have come a long way, with the introduction of new […]
Understanding the neuroimmune link in atopic dermatitis
What is the neuroimmune link, and what does it mean for managing atopic dermatitis? Our understanding of atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common form of eczema, has been evolving rapidly. Historically, AD has been understood to be an inflammatory skin condition, but until recently, little was known about exactly what causes AD. Over the past […]
Rising Above Severe Eczema: William’s Inspiring Teen Journey
As a teen living with severe eczema, William found strength, balance, and success. William’s journey with eczema has been marked by highs and lows, flares and more flares. Yet through it all, he stayed focused on excelling in school, competing as a second-degree black belt in taekwondo, and determined not to have his life defined […]
Caring for a Child with Severe Eczema: One Mother’s Story
Raising a child with severe eczema, offering insights, strategies, and hope for families. As a parent, you go about your daily life, trying to keep up with its constant busyness, until a wave of guilt hits when you realize the impact eczema has had on your child. Read Marizen’s story about caring for a child […]
Six tips to deal with the ITCH of eczema!
From distraction to cooling down, Dr. Eshtiaghi offers her best tips to beat the itch of eczema There is a saying in dermatology, “If the rash doesn’t itch, it’s not eczema,” and we know this all too well! Itch is often noted as one of the most bothersome symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD), the most […]
Taking the sting out of injectable medicines for atopic dermatitis
Dr. Jerôme Coulombe offers practical tips to make injections more comfortable In recent years, treatments for atopic dermatitis have seen significant advancements, and we now have biologic drugs to treat atopic dermatitis. These medicines are received as a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection. Some patients report no fears or challenges with their injections, but others have […]
Living with Hand Eczema
Sylvia’s account of life with hand eczema Hand eczema can be distressing and can impact every facet of life. Our hands are essential to nearly everything we do and are always on display. For those with hand eczema, this visibility often adds an emotional burden to the physical discomfort of itchiness, dryness, and red, inflamed […]