A mother shares her daughter’s painful experience with eczema after playing with slime, urging caution for kids with sensitive skin
Fallowfield: A mum is sounding the alarm after her daughter ended up in a wheelchair due to a severe eczema flare-up from playing with slime.
M’Layah Chapman, just nine years old, had a rough time last summer when she played with some store-bought slime. It started with small bumps on her skin, which quickly turned into blisters that got infected.
Her mum, Katherine, noticed things were getting worse and took her to the doctor. Unfortunately, M’Layah’s condition was so bad that she had to be hospitalized. The family believes the slime made her long-standing eczema much worse.
Even with treatments, M’Layah is still dealing with painful flare-ups that affect her daily life. Katherine, 43, is now warning other parents about the risks of slime for kids with sensitive skin.
“Since she played with the slime, everything has been bad,” Katherine shared. “Her body got infected, and her eczema flared up to the point where she couldn’t walk.”
She explained how M’Layah’s skin cracked and became so sore that she couldn’t straighten her legs. It’s been tough for the family, as they can’t enjoy outings like other kids do. Simple things like going to a café or using public restrooms have become challenges.
M’Layah has had eczema since she was a baby, and Katherine first noticed it when she started introducing solid foods. They later found out she was allergic to several things, including oranges and nuts. But now, the slime seems to have made everything worse.
“It’s out of my control,” Katherine said. “I can manage her medication, but the flare-ups happen whenever they want.”
Sadly, M’Layah has missed school because of her condition. Eczema is pretty common, affecting many kids in the UK, but there’s no cure. Managing it often means avoiding triggers and sticking to a treatment plan.
The family is now exploring light therapy to help reduce inflammation. Katherine mentioned that it’s taking a toll on M’Layah mentally, too. “It’s been traumatic for her,” she said. “Watching your child in pain is heartbreaking.”
“I wake up not knowing where the eczema will be next. It’s really stressful,” she added, highlighting the challenges of being both a parent and a caregiver.
It’s a tough situation, and Katherine hopes sharing their story will raise awareness about the risks of slime for kids with sensitive skin.
