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
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
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.
Ever wondered what happens at an Eczema Outreach Support school workshop? Wonder no more, because we have Caleb and mum Lynsey to tell all about it. An EOS Schools Worker presented an online Workshop to Caleb's P6 class. The ten-year-old has struggled with eczema since he was an infant, often being inflamed, sore
Dear Moira, My daughter is 6 and has eczema all over her body and face. This is pretty much well controlled with the right cream and steroid regime - which took a long time to find! - and it doesn't cause her too much bother now. She goes to her dad's house every
