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Coping with eczema on holiday

By |2024-06-20T13:55:55+00:00June 18th, 2024|News, Tips and advice|

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 holidaying closer to home, being in a new space can cause difficulties for eczema prone skin. The

Emily laces up for EOS at Edinburgh Marathon Festival

By |2024-06-04T14:29:53+00:00June 6th, 2024|Fundraising Stars, News|

EOS member Emily ran her very first race for her favourite charity, Eczema Outreach Support. The eight-year-old ran the 1.5km kids race at Edinburgh Marathon Festival and smashed her target time while raising an incredible £491 for EOS! Emily said: "I had a great day running the junior marathon for EOS and thank you so

Sun lotion and eczema prone skin

By |2024-06-11T09:53:34+00:00May 23rd, 2024|News, Tips and advice|

Now the better weather is on its way and outdoor play possible, you may be wondering what sun cream to use on your little one with eczema.   Sun creams can be an irritant for sensitive skin, with the lotions heavy and containing minerals and chemicals that can react with skin. Sadly, there is no

Isla runs for her twin sister

By |2024-05-06T13:02:07+00:00May 6th, 2024|Fundraising Stars, News|

A big hearted sister will take part in Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise money for the charity that helps her twin. Isla Watson  (7) will join thousands of runners later this month and run the EMF Junior for Eczema Outreach Support (EOS), a Linlithgow based charity to support children and young people with eczema. Twin

Eczema and mental health

By |2024-04-01T09:38:12+00:00April 1st, 2024|News|

As well as the physical symptoms that eczema causes like being itchy and painful, it can have an impact on lots of other parts of your life. Living with the symptoms of eczema, and having to work hard to manage it, can affect how you feel, what you do, and relationships with other people. For example, eczema can cause low

George creates the Eczema Awareness Doctor at sci-fi conventions

By |2022-07-12T11:28:30+00:00July 12th, 2022|Uncategorized|

A mini Dr Who superfan created his own costume to raise awareness of eczema and reinforce that the condition is not contagious. George (5) couldn't decide which Doctor from the BBC cult TV show to dress as when he went to a Dr Who convention, so created his own costume with the help of mum

Max takes on Walk 5 challenge for his little sister

By |2023-09-11T11:23:42+00:00June 23rd, 2022|Fundraising Stars|

Big hearted Max Henderson took on the Walk 5 challenge for Eczema Outreach Support and raised over £300! Max (7) and Brooke (3) both have eczema, suffering from extreme itching, inflammation and cracked broken skin. While Max's eczema is now under control, his sister is still struggling and often has broken sleep due to the intense itching. So,

Nicola, Lucy and Innes complete the Glasgow Kiltwalk for EOS

By |2023-09-11T11:24:19+00:00April 28th, 2022|Fundraising Stars|

Well done to Nicola, Lucy (3) and Innes (2) who completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk at the weekend for EOS. The family from Paisley pulled on their trainers and tackled the 5km Wee Wander last Sunday for EOS, raising an incredible £309 so far. Nicola said: "We had a great time at the walk, the atmosphere

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