Scarlett Mitchell's mom says her eczema is interfering with her everyday life. (Eczema Outreach Support via SWNS) By Hector MacKenzie via SWNS A mom is raising awareness by sharing pictures of her eleven-year-old daughter's eczema - which has caused pain, itching and allergies from birth. Scarlett Mitchell was born with a rash on her skin and ever since has suffered physical and mental health problems.
For many children eczema is mild and easily controlled but for others it can be severe - causing hot, painful rashes and covering their entire body. Throughout her life Scarlett has tried dozens of treatments and medications - from steroids and immunosuppressant injections to light therapy. Her condition makes sleeping and concentrating difficult.
The 11-year-old, who lives in Tain, Scotland, has allergies to foods like eggs, nuts and shrimp and is even allergic to UV light. Mom Sarah said eczema has played a huge part in their lives and has impacted Scarlett’s mental health as much as her own. She is backing the Scotland-based charity Eczema Outreach Support with their new campaign, which coincided with World Eczema Day.
‘Eczema – It Gets Under Your Skin’ aims to educate on the mental impact coping with eczema can have on children, young people, and adults that care for them. Scarlett Mitchell's eczema has caused her pain, itching and allergies from birth. (Eczema Outreach Support via SWNS) Sarah said: “Doctors say you can’t be born with eczema, but Scarlett was bo.