According to the National Eczema Society up to one fifth of all children of school age have eczema and whilst there is no cure for this condition there are a number of ways to ease discomfort and the distress associated with it.
Eczema can affect everyone differently.
Some children flare up in the summer months due to the hot weather and others find the winter months unbearable, due to the heating being on and the skin being wrapped up in clothes. Bedtime is a time that can be particularly upsetting for children as the skin can become irritated and inflamed, leading to scratching and ultimately a lack of sleep - not the best way to face the next day
In order to help combat sleepless nights Lifes2good have introduced Balmy Pyjamas.
They are made of soft, pure cotton with outer seams and no tags or labels that can rub and itch. The pyjamas have full-length sleeves and legs to cover as much irritated skin as possible without being too hot, and are impregnated with Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) that is known to be effective at relieving the distressing symptoms of eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. The GLA is released slowly and the pyjamas can be washed up to 100 times before their effectiveness decreases. Balmy pyjamas are priced £34.99, come in sizes for children aged 3-10 years and are available from www.Lifes2good.co.uk or mail order on 0845 399 0042.