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New patient-friendly online resource compares systemic therapies for treatment of atopic dermatitis Data aims to help patients and health care providers understand treatment options for atopic dermatitis (eczema) patients New...

ESC Research Grant Program now accepting applications ESC is now accepting applications for our 2020 Research Grant Program, with applications accepted through September 1st, 2020. The ESC Research Grant Program provides opportunity to...

Ask the Doctor: Alternative therapies for treating eczema Q: Are there any alternative therapies that could help my eczema? A: ESC asked Chicago-based dermatologist Dr. Peter Lio to share his expertise on this topic. Dr. Peter Lio...

Sarah’s Story "We have seen so many doctors; we have so many stories." Sarah, a young Canadian who lives with severe eczema, graciously shared her experience with ESC. We invite you to read her story. My journey with eczema...

Ask the Expert: Mental Health & COVID-19 Q: I’m feeling anxious about COVID-19 – how can I cope with the stress of the situation without making my eczema worse? A: ESC invited psychologist and fellow eczema sufferer Dr. Shawn...

Systemic Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis Survey Results ESC shares findings from Systemic Therapies Survey Eczema Society of Canada recently conducted an online survey and a series of interviews to better understand the patient...

CADTH Makes Positive Recommendation for Public Reimbursement of DupixentTM ESC is delighted to share that the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) has provided a positive recommendation for public drug plan...

Ask the Doctor: Eczema and COVID-19 March 18th, 2020 News of COVID-19 coronavirus is dominating global headlines. It is a time of uncertainty, rapidly changing information, and we are lacking evidence and data related to COVID-19....

Q: Why is moisturizing so important for eczema? A: Eczema is a skin condition in which the body's own skin barrier is compromised and cannot appropriately hold water for hydration. As such, beyond the use of medications, the...