The other day, I was chatting with a friend about my daughter’s eczema and everything I do to manage it. She said something that stopped me in my tracks — she thought I was a carer for my daughter. That word surprised me. I look after my daughter because I’m her mum — surely that doesn’t make me a
A stride for a smile: run for children with eczema in 2026   What if one step you took could make life immeasurably better for a child with eczema?   For thousands of families across the UK, eczema is a constant struggle. It can be painful, disrupt sleep, affect confidence, and turn simple childhood joys into daily battles. That’s why EOS exists - to
Christmas is just around the corner, with many children now enjoying the daily excitement of their advent calendars and counting down until Santa comes. We wanted to highlight how you can avoid tricky Christmas triggers for a calm, relaxing, flare free festive season. Christmas jumpers Festive jumpers are more popular than
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
Supporting Children with Eczema as They Return to School For many students and families, the return to school after the holidays brings a mix of excitement and nerves. New teachers, changing friendship groups, and the general adjustment to routine can make the transition challenging. But if you/your child has eczema, the return to
Dear Moira My teenager is really struggling with the impact that eczema has on her mental health. She wants to wear make-up like her friends, but can’t. She is on social media trying to find out information, but I am worried about what she is reading online. Any suggestions? Eczema is
Dear Moira Can you give me some advice on how to deal with negative experiences with other people about my child’s eczema, such as staring and/or unhelpful questions?  It can be hard for both children and their families when they are put in a position of having to explain to
Dear Moira I wonder if you have any advice? My 9-year-old is desperate to go for a sleepover with her friends, but she has never been away from home before and is anxious about her skin being bad. I want to let her go but am worried it will make her worse. Â
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
Finn is taking part in Eczema Outreach Support’s Move 5 fundraising challenge. He will cycle 5km in October and has already raised £160 with his good deed. The 3-year-old from Whitley Bay has battled with eczema since he was just ten weeks old and tried countless creams, steroids and antibiotics. His sleep is affected by
