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What happens at a school workshop?

By |2024-12-18T12:38:57+00:00July 11th, 2024|News|

Ever wondered what happens at an Eczema Outreach Support school workshop? Wonder no more, because we have Caleb and mum Lynsey to tell all about it. An EOS Schools Worker presented an online Workshop to Caleb's P6 class. The ten-year-old has struggled with eczema since he was an infant, often being inflamed, sore

Coping with eczema on holiday

By |2024-06-20T13:55:55+00:00June 18th, 2024|News, Tips and advice|

If you are heading off on a long awaited summer holiday you will most likely be excited but anxious about caring for your child's skin in a new location. Whether you are travelling to an exotic destination, or holidaying closer to home, being in a new space can cause difficulties for eczema prone skin. The

Emily laces up for EOS at Edinburgh Marathon Festival

By |2024-06-04T14:29:53+00:00June 6th, 2024|Fundraising Stars, News|

EOS member Emily ran her very first race for her favourite charity, Eczema Outreach Support. The eight-year-old ran the 1.5km kids race at Edinburgh Marathon Festival and smashed her target time while raising an incredible £491 for EOS! Emily said: "I had a great day running the junior marathon for EOS and thank you so

Sun lotion and eczema prone skin

By |2024-06-11T09:53:34+00:00May 23rd, 2024|News, Tips and advice|

Now the better weather is on its way and outdoor play possible, you may be wondering what sun cream to use on your little one with eczema.   Sun creams can be an irritant for sensitive skin, with the lotions heavy and containing minerals and chemicals that can react with skin. Sadly, there is no

Isla runs for her twin sister

By |2024-05-06T13:02:07+00:00May 6th, 2024|Fundraising Stars, News|

A big hearted sister will take part in Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise money for the charity that helps her twin. Isla Watson  (7) will join thousands of runners later this month and run the EMF Junior for Eczema Outreach Support (EOS), a Linlithgow based charity to support children and young people with eczema. Twin

Eczema and mental health

By |2024-04-01T09:38:12+00:00April 1st, 2024|News|

As well as the physical symptoms that eczema causes like being itchy and painful, it can have an impact on lots of other parts of your life. Living with the symptoms of eczema, and having to work hard to manage it, can affect how you feel, what you do, and relationships with other people. For example, eczema can cause low

Dealing with unsolicited advice

By |2024-06-11T09:56:57+00:00January 24th, 2024|Blogs, News, Tips and advice|

People mean well, but it can be frustrating to hear tips you didn't ask for. "Oh you have eczema? My aunt's neighbour's best friend cured that with this lotion from a supermarket." You are probably used to hearing all the ways that acquaintances have 'cured' eczema using methods from simple moisturisers to taking cod

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