Little boy couldn’t hug his parents due to eczema

Eczema is a skin condition that effects so many people around the world.

There are varying degrees of severity when it comes to eczema, but meet this toddler who suffered from such a severe form of flesh-eating eczema that it looked like half his face had been burnt off.

His skin was on fire and it was so sore, his parents couldn't even hug him. 

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For this little guy, it meant constant screaming and scratching. He couldn't go to the toilet, get dressed, or lie in bed without crying from the pain.

What started out as a bit of redness at six-weeks-old quickly spread and soon it was on his legs and tummy.

After extensive research, the parents got in touch with a professor of Chinese medicine, who gave Owen herbal mixtures to drink twice a day.

Within four months he was able to run and play and even started school.

His transformation has been absolutely unbelievable.