Harley’s Little Helpers

12/04/2026

It’s been a WHILE since posting on this page!

We honestly don’t even know where we’re at with Harley’s eczema journey. Last month his body was clear, his face had started to clear and we were really positive.

He then had an ear infection which required antibiotics to clear it. Sadly this resulted in Harls flaring up again. This flare up didn’t last long and a couple of weeks later his skin was nearly completely clear!

This week, as it’s started to warm up, Harley’s been in the garden nearly every day with Lyla playing with their water wall. But again, he’s flared up. Now he’s awake for 70% of the night scratching, his face has flared up badly, he’s scratching until he bleeds and we’re completely back to square one. Last year we didn’t let Harley enjoy warmer days because it flared up his skin. This year we’re not letting his eczema control his life. We will deal with the flare ups and the sleepless nights as they come. I wish we had a more positive update🩵

02/10/2025

October is Eczema Awareness Month 🩵

Before Harley, I always thought eczema was dry & itchy skin. Never in a million years did I expect it to be as bad as you will see in this video. If you have a spare minute, please listen, watch and share. I will never stop trying to spread awareness about eczema ❤️

16/08/2025

We’re asked these types of questions regularly, so I thought I’d put them all in one post! 🩵

What is eczema?
Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a long-term skin condition that makes the skin dry, itchy, inflamed, and sometimes sore. It’s really common in children but can affect anyone, at any age.

Is there a cure?
Sadly, there isn’t a cure right now. But the good news is there are ways to manage it through skincare routines, avoiding triggers, using prescribed treatments, and finding what works best for each individual.

What causes eczema?
The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but we do know it’s linked to an overactive immune system and a problem with the skin barrier. This means the skin struggles to hold in moisture and protect against irritants, allergens, and bacteria. Genetics, allergies, and environmental triggers can all play a part.

For Harley, his biggest triggers are genetics and the environment, with heat being the hardest to manage. Sadly, this means that on around 70% of hot days, we spend our time indoors and away from the sun to keep his skin comfortable.

🩵Every child’s eczema journey is different. What works for one may not work for another. That’s why awareness, support, and sharing experiences matter so much🫶🏼.

03/08/2025

I really wish we could say Harley’s skin is still clear. A few days ago, Harley’s skin flared up yet again. We’re now back to where we started. Harley’s thankfully unaware and is still a happy little boy 🩵

Baby's 'new personality' after painful condition breakthrough

02/08/2025

Eczema doesn’t define your beauty. Harley you are perfect with or without it. 🩵

Incredibly grateful for Adie Livingstone’s Photography for capturing the most beautiful photos❤️

29/07/2025

29/07/2025

Thank you for joining our page! For those that don’t know what this is I thought I’d introduce us!

Hi! I'm Paige, mum to Lyla and Harley. Harley plays a very special role in the heart of our organisation. Like 1 in 5 children in the UK, Harley suffers from eczema. Since he was just 6 weeks old, we faced skin infections, recurring flare-ups, sleepless nights, and were unable to comfort our son, experiencing endless trial and error and so many moments where we felt completely alone. But through the power of social media and shared experiences, we discovered support, found solutions, and began to help others in similar situations. It was during this moment of realising we were no longer alone that Harley's Little Helpers was created 🩵