The festive time can means lots of potential triggers for people with eczema. Christmas is just around the corner, with many children now enjoying the daily excitement of their advent calendars and counting down until Santa comes. Christmas can be a tricky time for eczema sufferers with lots of
Members of EOS enjoyed a theatre visit to watch Mr Tumble, Captain Swashbuckle and Dodge the dog live on stage. EOS were kindly given tickets to the dress rehearsal of the pantomime by the BBC, so that members could enjoy 'Beauty and the Beast' on stage in Edinburgh. Families saw many of the most popular
Baby Harry and mum Rachel shared their reasons for taking part in Move 5 with their local paper. Rachel walked every day for EOS, even during her holiday, while wearing Harry (9 months) in a baby carrier. Rachel was at her wits' end trying to access help when she discovered Eczema Outreach Support. Rachel said:
Dear Moira, My child's eczema is quite severe and we are under dermatology care at our local hospital finally. We haven't seen much improvement yet so still get lots of people commenting on his skin. One acquaintance sells skin care in their spare time and keeps hassling me to try one of their
Halloween is just around the corner and there is a good chance your little monster will be excited about going to parties or trick or treating. If your child has eczema, Halloween can be more tricky but by taking a few simple steps, you can make sure it’s still a spook-tacular time for them.
EOS member and Move 5 fundraiser Finn shared his eczema story and why he is fundraising with his local paper. Finn's mum Charlotte spoke about how the three-year-old was diagnosed and how EOS has helped the family. Charlotte said having painful skin is all Finn has ever known. She said: “Eczema consumes our days, I
A new business for people with eczema will give back to EOS with every purchase. Linen Love was founded this year by Jo Withers, a mum of two who knows first hand the challenges dealing with severe eczema can bring. The company produce 100 per cent linen bedding bundles, perfect for people with eczema or
Dear Moira, My little boy is suffering really badly just now from itching. His skin is quite clear and there are no inflamed bits but he won't stop scratching. All day and night he is clawing at his skin. We have to keep his nails very short so he can't break the skin
Dealing with childhood eczema is challenging, but for people on the autistic spectrum it can be even more difficult. Sensory issues, the need for routine and dislike of change are all common traits in people with autism and can make coping with skin flare ups difficult. Jenn lives in Northern Ireland with her
Evelyn signed up for Move 5 so other kids can get help from EOS like her little brother Ezra. Ezra has had eczema since he was just four months old and get so sore and itchy that his skin cracks and bleeds and he struggles to sleep with the pain. The three-year-old has
