Eczema can be a challenging condition to navigate. Eczema Society of Canada (ESC) is committed to helping you manage your eczema and minimize the impact it has on your daily life. From self-care tips to exploring the latest treatment options, we’re your go-to source for evidence-based eczema education.
Learn about bathing, moisturizing, and eczema management, as well as common triggers and techniques to cope with itch.
ESC works with experts across Canada to help us understand the latest in eczema treatments.
Pediatric dermatologist Dr. Miriam Weinstein shares her expertise on topical corticosteroids and how they are typically used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema.
Dermatologist Dr. Michele Ramien discusses topical calcineurin inhibitors and what patients would need to know about their role in treating atopic dermatitis.
Dermatologist and clinical researcher Dr. Melinda Gooderham discusses topical PDE4 inhibitors and how they are used in the treatment for atopic dermatitis.
Dermatologist and clinical researcher Dr. Melinda Gooderham discusses biologic drugs and how they are used in the treatment for atopic dermatitis.
Dermatologist and researcher Dr. Aaron M. Drucker discusses oral JAK inhibitors and how they are used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Dermatologist and researcher Dr. Aaron M. Drucker discusses phototherapy for the management of eczema.
Dermatologist Dr. Neil Shear discusses hand eczema and how dermatologists help to manage this frustrating and painful condition.
Pediatrician and eczema expert Dr. Joseph Lam shares more about pigmentation changes that can occur with eczema.
Dermatologist Dr. Mamta Jhaveri shares her thoughts on yoga and meditation as part of eczema care.
Dermatologist and trained acupuncturist Dr. Peter Lio shares his expertise on this topic.
Pediatrician and eczema expert Dr. Joseph Lam provides tips to avoid back-to-school uniform itch.
While eczema can be challenging for patients of all ages, it can be especially difficult for young people to understand and manage. To help, ESC with support from pediatric, dermatology, and psychology experts has developed educational resources for parents and caregivers and invites you to share them with the young people in your life who have eczema.
A helpful resource for families, teachers, daycare providers, and anyone who cares for a child living with eczema.
We hope this fun and educational resource helps to show Canadian children living with eczema that they can live a happy and healthy life.
What is eczema? Where does it come from, and what can you do if you have eczema? Developed with input from pediatric, dermatology, and psychology experts, ESC has created a new educational video series for youths that explores these topics and more.
Is eczema contagious? How common is it? Is there a cure? Developed with input from pediatric, dermatology, and psychology experts, ESC has developed a new educational video series for youths that explores these topics and more. We invite you to share them with the young people in your life who have eczema.
While eczema can be challenging for patients of all ages, it can be especially difficult for children and youth to understand and manage.
ESC has developed a series of educational videos that can be shared with patients to help them better understand and manage their eczema.
To view more videos, visit ESC’s YouTube channel.
Itch is frequently rated as the most bothersome symptom of atopic dermatitis, and as one of the hardest parts of living with the inflammatory condition. But what is the impact of itch?
ESC Eczema Ambassadors are dedicated volunteers who live with this challenging condition.
Is caring for someone with eczema taking a toll on you? You are not alone. Communication is key and working together to find ways to support each other can help navigate the challenges that come with this chronic condition.
The Atopic Dermatitis Patient Journey aims to illustrate the shared path and challenges faced by patients living with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, from symptom onset, to diagnosis, to the long road to treatment.
A Day with Eczema is an intimate look into the life of a chronic eczema sufferer. Our video features Tanya Mohan, a lifelong eczema sufferer and ESC volunteer who generously gave us permission to film what it is really like to live #adaywitheczema.
ESC is proud to be a leading source of evidence-based information for Canadians living with eczema. Our reports are created from data collected from eczema patients and their caregivers, helping to create awareness and improve advocacy efforts across the country.
ESC explored the quality-of-life impact of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis for patients and caregivers. Explore the survey insights and report here.
ESC explored the quality-of-life impact of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis for patients and caregivers. Explore the survey insights and report here.
ESC explored the patient journey in atopic dermatitis from diagnosis through management, across mild, moderate, and severe atopic dermatitis. Explore the journey report here.
ESC explores the impact of itch in atopic dermatitis. See the survey insights and report here.
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