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Tips for managing eczema in cold weather

By |2025-01-06T09:36:08+00:00January 12th, 2025|Tips and advice, Uncategorized|

The weather has turned cooler and this can play havoc with eczema prone skin. Many people notice a change in their skin condition when winter arrives, with flare ups common, but there are some things you can do to try to prevent these flares. Moisturise Air tends to be drier in the

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

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:

Ask Moira: How to manage unsolicited advice

By |2024-11-11T15:17:01+00:00November 8th, 2024|News, Tips and advice|

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

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.

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 and autism

By |2024-11-04T09:19:56+00:00August 15th, 2024|Blogs, News, Tips and advice|

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

Move 5 – Ezra and Evelyn’s reasons for taking part

By |2024-10-01T11:44:26+00:00August 12th, 2024|Blogs, Fundraising Stars, Move 5, News|

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

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