As well as the physical symptoms that eczema causes like being itchy and painful, it can have an impact on lots of other parts of your life. Living with the symptoms of eczema, and having to work hard to manage it, can affect how you feel, what you do, and relationships with other people. For example, eczema can cause low
Your child going on a school residential trip can be daunting for all parents. You may be worried if they will eat well, will they be with friends and how will the sleeping situation pan out. But if your child has eczema, the thought of several days away from home and parents or carers
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
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
Meg is running Kirkstall Half Marathon in March Meg will run a half marathon in March to raise funds for EOS after seeing her partner Helen struggle with her skin. Meg will run the Kirkstall Half Marathon on March 16, and chose EOS as she sees first hand how much eczema
The festive time can means lots of potential triggers for people with eczema Christmas is just around the corner, with many children now ripping into their advent calendars daily and counting down until Santa comes. But Christmas can be a tricky time for eczema sufferers with lots of
Emily filmed with the BBC for two days at school, swimming lessons and home EOS member Emily appeared on BBC Children in Need to talk about her eczema and how EOS helped her. Emily, from Edinburgh, filmed a video with the team from BBC Scotland in her home, school
Children in Need night is Friday November 17 Children in Need will be broadcast this Friday and the televised fundraiser supports Eczema Outreach Support. Last year the event raised £35 million for good causes, EOS being one of them. The theme this year is SPOT-acular with people encouraged to wear spots
Halloween can cause difficulties for people with eczema Halloween is this week 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
Pop the kettle on and pour yourself a cuppa for joining us online for our first peer support. With the days getting colder, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity for our members to come together and swap stories, tips and have a chit chat about all things eczema and the winter
