Dear Moira, My daughter is 6 and has eczema all over her body and face. This is pretty much well controlled with the right cream and steroid regime - which took a long time to find! - and it doesn't cause her too much bother now. She goes to her dad's house every other weekend
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
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. Â 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
Learning to swim is an important life skill, as well as great fun, but if your child has eczema swimming can be difficult. Most parents want their children to learn to swim so where possible kids with eczema should also have this opportunity, however chlorine in the pool can be a trigger. There are steps
Your child going on a school residential trip can be daunting for all parents. You may be worried if they will eat well, will they be with friends and how will the sleeping situation pan out. But if your child has eczema, the thought of several days away from home and parents or carers
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
The festive time can means lots of potential triggers for people with eczema Christmas is just around the corner, with many children now ripping into their advent calendars daily and counting down until Santa comes. But Christmas can be a tricky time for eczema sufferers with lots of
