A boy from Ballyclare with eczema so severe his skin would weep and bleed is welcoming an awareness campaign on the mental impact eczema can have.  Caleb was diagnosed with eczema and various allergies as a baby and over the years has been on countless creams, ointments, steroids and even medicated bandages he would have
World Eczema Day is September 14th and raises awareness of the chronic skin condition that affects one in five children in the UK.  While for many children eczema is mild and easily controlled, for others it can be severe - causing hot, painful rashes and covering their entire body. Scarlett was born with a rash
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
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
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
Ever wondered what happens at an Eczema Outreach Support school workshop? Wonder no more, because we have Caleb and mum Lynsey to tell all about it. An EOS Schools Worker presented an online Workshop to Caleb's P6 class. The ten-year-old has struggled with eczema since he was an infant, often being inflamed, sore
Dear Moira, My daughter is 6 and has eczema all over her body and face. This is pretty much well controlled with the right cream and steroid regime - which took a long time to find! - and it doesn't cause her too much bother now. She goes to her dad's house every
EOS service user 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
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. Â 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
Hannah, a member of the EOS Youth Panel, is sharing her experience of having eczema as a teenager. Hannah has had eczema since she was a baby and had a particularly hard time as an adolescent. Her story is below. "I’ve had eczema all my life, but it was definitely at its worst when I
