Blog: Daily Life: Living with Eczema

Cow’s milk protein allergy in children

Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy, also known as CMPA or CMA, is a type of food allergy where a baby’s immune system responds irregularly to the proteins found in cow’s milk, causing them to have an allergic reaction. We take a deeper look... Read More

Hand washing and eczema

Sensitive skin often doesn’t take kindly to regular hand washing and sanitizing. Soap and alcohol, the active ingredient in sanitizers, strip the natural oils from the skin’s surface along with the dirt. It doesn't take long for sensitive skin to become dry, sore and prone to cracking. We share our top tips and strategies for keeping little (and not so little) hands intact and hygienic. Read More

Tops Tips for Car Journeys with Eczema Kids (and Babies)

The thought of a long car journey with an eczema child can be terrifying. Fear not: the ScratchSleeves team have put their heads together and come up with our top tips for comfortable car journeys with eczema children. Read More

Allergy Friendly Christmas Cookie Recipe: Egg-free, Milk-free, Nut-free and Yummy!

Christmas time is when the kitchen is filled with the smell of gorgeous festive treats. But your little one doesn’t have to miss out on it all. We’re bringing you our favourite allergy friendly Christmas Cookies! They are milk-free, egg-free and nut-free and really taste of Christmas. Read More

Winter Eczema: How to Manage Chapped Lips (and Chins)

If you have a child with eczema, winter usually means sore chapped lips and faces. We've collected out favourite top tips for prevention and management. Read More