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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

Harry and Rachel share their reasons for doing Move 5 with their local paper

By |2024-12-18T12:35:47+00:00November 22nd, 2024|News|

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:

Have a spook-tacular Halloween 2024 and keep your skin happy

By |2024-10-29T08:58:36+00:00October 25th, 2024|Blogs, News|

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.

Finn shares his eczema story with his local paper

By |2024-10-29T15:21:01+00:00October 18th, 2024|News|

EOS member and Move 5 fundraiser Finn shared his eczema story and why he is fundraising with his local paper. Finn's mum Charlotte spoke about how the three-year-old was diagnosed and how EOS has helped the family. Charlotte said having painful skin is all Finn has ever known. She said: “Eczema consumes our days, I

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

Dealing with unsolicited advice

By |2024-06-11T09:56:57+00:00January 24th, 2024|Blogs, News, Tips and advice|

People mean well, but it can be frustrating to hear tips you didn't ask for. "Oh you have eczema? My aunt's neighbour's best friend cured that with this lotion from a supermarket." You are probably used to hearing all the ways that acquaintances have 'cured' eczema using methods from simple moisturisers to taking cod

‘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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