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
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
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
Reagan (9) from Northampton developed severe eczema and allergies when he was just a few months old. The condition would make his skin flare up, cause intense itching and make sleeping almost impossible. Reagan must wear gloves – even in the middle of summer – as without them he can’t help but scratch his hands
Little Harry was only a few weeks old when he was diagnosed with eczema.  The condition makes the 9-month-old intensely itchy, affects his sleep and has even put him in hospital.  His mum Rachel was at her wits end trying to access help when she discovered Eczema Outreach Support, a charity for children and
World Eczema Day is September 14th and raises awareness of the chronic skin condition that affects one in five children in the UK.   While for many children eczema is mild and easily controlled, for others it can be severe - sometimes causing hot, painful rashes and covering their entire body.  Sisters Ishani (11) and Leeya
A boy from Ballyclare with eczema so severe his skin would weep and bleed is welcoming an awareness campaign on the mental impact eczema can have.  Caleb was diagnosed with eczema and various allergies as a baby and over the years has been on countless creams, ointments, steroids and even medicated bandages he would have
World Eczema Day is September 14th and raises awareness of the chronic skin condition that affects one in five children in the UK.  While for many children eczema is mild and easily controlled, for others it can be severe - causing hot, painful rashes and covering their entire body. Scarlett was born with a rash
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
