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Itching during a lesson. Can't concentrate. Red raw flare-up after physical education. Hands irritated after the lesson with modelling clay. "Are other kids looking at my skin?". School can be stressful for many children, but the...

Many of us associate the dry skin of eczema and the painful, itchy flare ups with the cold of winter. Yet, for many eczema sufferers, the summer can be a troubling time too, with heat, sun, and sand contributing to uncomfortable itching...

  Eczema Society of Canada (ESC) is pleased to announce a call for submissions for our 2019 Research Grant Program. The ESC Research Grant Program allows Canadian researchers (such as dermatologists, pediatricians,...

First biologic treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis now available in Canada Lire le communiqué de...

Health Canada Approval of Dupixent™ offers new hope for adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis Read Press...

  Reframing eczema: The exquisite itch By Cymbria Wood. Nothing hurts more than watching someone you love suffer, and the language of eczema is all about suffering. The charming bonus? The language of its treatment...

1. Hydrate the skin! Dry skin is itchy skin, and perhaps the most important step in eczema management is moisturizing the skin. It is generally recommended to apply an emollient at least twice daily, and always follow any bathing or...

While winter can be dry and harsh on eczema, summer brings its own set of challenges with hot, sweaty days, and it can be difficult to find sunscreens suitable for the sensitive skin of eczema. ESC asked Dr. Ian Tin Yue Wong about some...

I have had eczema (atopic dermatitis) now and again throughout my life, but it was mostly mild to moderate and it was manageable. However, in the last few years my hands have flared up worse than ever. I had experienced eczema on my...