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 autistic people and can make coping with skin flare ups difficult. Jenn lives in Northern Ireland with her husband
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
Move 5 will take place October 1-10 - can you take part and help other families with eczema? Every year we ask our members and supporters to get moving to help children and young people with eczema. Last year EOS supported more than 4000 children and young people with eczema – and their families too.
