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
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
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
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:
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
Halloween is just around the corner and there is a good chance your little monster will be excited about going to parties or trick or treating. If your child has eczema, Halloween can be more tricky but by taking a few simple steps, you can make sure it’s still a spook-tacular time for them.
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
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
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
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
