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Swimming with eczema

By |2025-01-28T09:26:14+00:00February 1st, 2025|Blogs, Tips and advice|

Learning to swim is an important life skill, as well as great fun, but if your child has eczema swimming can be difficult. Most parents want their children to learn to swim. Where possible, kids with eczema should also have this opportunity, but chlorine in the pool can be a

Challenge yourself in 2025 and run for EOS

By |2024-12-19T14:10:03+00:00January 1st, 2025|Blogs, News|

Are you ready to try something new with running? Whether you want to take on the ultimate challenge of a full marathon or are simply aiming to get back off the sofa after Christmas, a fundraising run is a great way to give yourself a little push into a major accomplishment.  Take a

Looking after eczema prone skin at Christmas

By |2024-12-18T12:25:40+00:00December 16th, 2024|Blogs, News, Tips and advice|

The festive time can means lots of potential triggers for people with eczema. Christmas is just around the corner, with many children now enjoying the daily excitement of their advent calendars and counting down until Santa comes. Christmas can be a tricky time for eczema sufferers with lots of

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

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

Eczema bedding company gives back to EOS

By |2024-10-29T15:36:45+00:00August 29th, 2024|Blogs, News|

A new business for people with eczema will give back to EOS with every purchase. Linen Love was founded this year by Jo Withers, a mum of two who knows first hand the challenges dealing with severe eczema can bring. The company produce 100 per cent linen bedding bundles, perfect for people with eczema or

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

‘Dear Eczema’ project shines light on living with eczema

By |2024-01-30T15:35:28+00:00January 16th, 2024|Blogs, News|

Olivia has struggled with eczema her whole life and created a graphic book about the skin condition A woman that has suffered with eczema since she was a baby has created a project about her experiences. Olivia used her frustrations over having the skin condition throughout her life to create a

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