Eczema

EOS kids enjoy CBeebies panto live on stage!

By |2024-12-18T12:33:42+00:00December 5th, 2024|News|

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

Harry and Rachel share their reasons for doing Move 5 with their local paper

By |2024-12-18T12:35:47+00:00November 22nd, 2024|News|

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:

Ask Moira: How to manage unsolicited advice

By |2024-11-11T15:17:01+00:00November 8th, 2024|News, Tips and advice|

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 shares his eczema story with his local paper

By |2024-10-29T15:21:01+00:00October 18th, 2024|News|

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 cycles along the beach for Move 5

By |2024-10-29T15:24:37+00:00October 3rd, 2024|Move 5|

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

Felix gets on his bike for Move 5 2024

By |2024-10-29T15:27:44+00:00October 3rd, 2024|Move 5|

Six-year-old Felix from Exeter, who experienced severe eczema from a very young age, is taking on a sporty challenge to raise money for the charity that has been a 'wonderful source of support' for his family.   Felix is taking part in Eczema Outreach Support’s Move 5 fundraising challenge. He will cycle 5 miles on

Reagan gets on his bike for Move 5 2024

By |2024-10-29T15:30:11+00:00October 1st, 2024|Move 5|

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

Harry and mum Rachel walk for Move 5 – even on holiday!

By |2024-10-01T11:52:05+00:00October 1st, 2024|Move 5|

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

Ishani and Leeya’s story: Eczema – it gets under your skin

By |2024-10-29T16:30:30+00:00September 9th, 2024|WED 24|

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

Caleb’s story – Eczema – it gets under your skin

By |2024-09-10T13:16:49+00:00September 9th, 2024|WED 24|

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

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