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
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
Dear Moira, My little boy is suffering really badly just now from itching. His skin is quite clear and there are no inflamed bits but he won't stop scratching. All day and night he is clawing at his skin. We have to keep his nails very short so he can't break the skin
Dear Moira My teenager is really struggling with the impact that eczema has on her mental health. She wants to wear make-up like her friends, but can’t. She is on social media trying to find out information, but I am worried about what she is reading online. Any suggestions? Eczema is
Dear Moira Can you give me some advice on how to deal with negative experiences with other people about my child’s eczema, such as staring and/or unhelpful questions?  It can be hard for both children and their families when they are put in a position of having to explain to
Dear Moira I wonder if you have any advice? My 9-year-old is desperate to go for a sleepover with her friends, but she has never been away from home before and is anxious about her skin being bad. I want to let her go but am worried it will make her worse. Â
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
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
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
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
