10-year-old Lily, from Kidderminster, is sharing her experience of living with severe eczema on national radio this week. It’s not every day that you get to walk into a national radio studio and chat to a famous radio presenter about your life. But that’s exactly what happened to 10-year-old Lily, one of the young people supported
Donate to bring a child with eczema joy today For World Eczema Day, we shared some of the scratches you can't see: The helplessness. The exhaustion. The uncertainty. The isolation. The guilt when your child is suffering and you feel unable to help.
Dear Moira My daughter is 13 and has had eczema since she was 2 years old. She has started to struggle a lot recently with how much eczema can change her appearance and feels it is never consistent. How can I help her cope with this? As parents, we often focus on
Eczema isn't always visible. There are the scratches on the skin. But there are also the things that happen underneath:  The worry. The exhaustion. The uncertainty. The impact on confidence, sleep, school and everyday childhood.  These are the scratches you can't see.  This World Eczema Day, we're sharing some of the experiences that children and families
Dear Moira My daughter is starting University after the summer and is moving into university accommodation. Is there any advice you would give on how to manage her eczema in this new environment? For any young person leaving home for university often carries a quiet kind of fear that young people don’t always say
Dear Moira During the hot weather, my child really struggles with her eczema. She is far itchier, and we find it hard to keep her cool and reduce the itch. Do you have any ideas? Why Summer Can Be Difficult for Eczema In summer, children tend to wear lighter clothing, giving
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 staying closer to home, being in a new space can cause difficulties for eczema-prone
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
