“I’m 15 years old and I have my first proper school exams in a few weeks. My eczema is really bad at the moment, and I’m worried about being able to write and how my skin might affect my grades. Can you give me any advice?” Eczema flares don’t always happen
Walking with Heart: Nicola Takes on the Glasgow Kiltwalk For the Second Time This April, Nicola McLean is returning as an EOS Fundraising Star, and will once again join the Glasgow Kiltwalk. She’s not just a walker: she’s a mum determined to make life better for families living with eczema. EOS is a charity close to her heart. “I chose
The other day, I was chatting with a friend about my daughter’s eczema and everything I do to manage it. She said something that stopped me in my tracks — she thought I was a carer for my daughter. That word surprised me. I look after my daughter because I’m her mum — surely that doesn’t make me a
A stride for a smile: run for children with eczema in 2026 What if one step you took could make life immeasurably better for a child with eczema? For thousands of families across the UK, eczema is a constant struggle. It can be painful, disrupt sleep, affect confidence, and turn simple childhood joys into daily battles. That’s why EOS exists - to
Christmas is just around the corner, with many children now enjoying the daily excitement of their advent calendars and counting down until Santa comes. We wanted to highlight how you can avoid tricky Christmas triggers for a calm, relaxing, flare free festive season. Christmas jumpers Festive jumpers are more popular than
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
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
Reagan (9) from Northampton developed severe eczema and allergies when he was just a few months old. The condition would make his skin flare up, cause intense itching and make sleeping almost impossible. Reagan must wear gloves – even in the middle of summer – as without them he can’t help but scratch his hands
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
Your child going on a school residential trip can be daunting for all parents. You may be worried if they will eat well, will they be with friends and how will the sleeping situation pan out. But if your child has eczema, the thought of several days away from home and parents or carers
