Being a teenager can be difficult and having a chronic skin condition that can cause stress, embarrassment and pain can make the teen years even more testing. Teenagers and young people with eczema can feel excluded and embarrassed over how their skin looks and chronic eczema can feel very isolating. However a new scheme from
The whole Roberts family took on a 5km fun run while dressed as Santa Claus to raise funds for EOS. Jenni, Nicholas and children Lyra (2) and Kit (4 months) took part in Glasgow's Santa Dash in typical Scottish weather of torrential rain earlier this month. The family, who are members of EOS and both
Christmas can be a tricky time for eczema sufferers with lots of triggers at this time of year. Christmas jumpers are more popular than ever, with designs featuring tinsel and flashing reindeer noses. Often these jumpers are made from synthetic material that can be itchy for sensitive skin, choose pure cotton fabrics and ones without
Eczema skin needs emollients every single day - without exception. It is vital to keep the skin moisturised and provide a barrier. Eczema skin has a shortage of fats and oils surrounding the skin cells, the cells shrink which forms cracks and allows moisture to escape and irritants to enter. The skin reacts, causing redness
Ho-ho-hope it's not too soon for the C word but EOS is now officially in the Xmas spirit. Who says the start of November is too soon for some vintage Mariah Carey? We were blown away with the number of fantastic entrants for the EOS Christmas e-card design competition and choosing winners in the two
Members Kimberley, son Alfie and friends completed a fancy dress walk to raise funds for EOS. Alfie (3) has eczema and the family wanted to give back to EOS for supporting them over the years. They organised a two mile walk around their home town of Montrose with Alfie's friends, ending up in a soft
Does your blazer lapel look sparse? We have the thing for you! We now have Eczema Outreach Support enamel badges for sale. You can proudly show the world your love for EOS and the sales will allow us to continue to support over 1700 families affected by eczema. The badges cost £3, and are available
EOS member Matthew spoke to the Daily Record about his light allergy and severe eczema. Matthew, from Aberdeen, cannot be in sunlight or certain artificial light as it makes his skin flare up and causes intense itching. Mum Alison said lots of nice things about EOS and the support from the team, especially her support
Children in Need came to EOS headquarters and also met with one of our members, Alana. Alana shared her eczema story and dad said lots of kind words about the support he has got since joining EOS. Alana's story was broadcast on the BBC! You can see our superstar here.
Magali Redding, the CEO of Eczema Outreach Support, spoke to the BBC about caring for a child with eczema. She also discussed bath emollients following the news that studies showed they had 'no evidence of clinical benefit' against eczmea. You can read all about it here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43987875  Â
