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10 Things Your Friend With Eczema Is Most Certainly Tired Of Hearing

Maybe I can't speak for others, but I'm tired of hearing it.

C.C. Promsatian

Nov 06, 2018

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10 Things Your Friend With Eczema Is Most Certainly Tired Of Hearing

Nacha Promsatian

Growing up with weird skin was hard. I grew up very self-conscience and I still am. Catch me on the beach in Santa Monica with long sleeves and jeans because I can't be exposed to the sun for too long or I'll flare up. I also invite you to watch my skin turn red after I eat a carton of ice-cream. Nothing really bothered me at all except when others pointed it out. Here are a few things I'm tired of hearing:

1. "Is it contagious?"

No, bro. It's not contagious if it was I'm sure I would have been locked in and quarantined or everyone would have contracted it by now.

2. "Why don't you just stop itching it?"

What do you think I've been doing for the past 23 years of my life -- I've mastered the art of not itching. Just kidding I itch in my sleep...

3. "You look like a snake."

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Thanks for the reminder. It's not like I'm reminded every day in the mirror when I wake up.

4. "Your skin is so dry."

Surprisingly I got that most from my doctors. No shit, Sherlock.

5. "Have you tried ______? "

Ok, this one I'm not as annoyed of. I'm just annoyed that the things people tell me to do are so textbook basic eczema cures. Do you think I really haven't tried everything yet? I tried and failed.

6. "Maybe it's a phase."

I hope you're a phase.

7. "Did you get burned?"

From going to Hell and back? Then, yes.

8. "Just ignore it."

SURE.

9. " Why don't you moisturize more often?"

Yeah because using the whole bottle of lotion in 24 hours doesn't prove to you enough that that is all I do with my day.

10. "What's wrong with your face?"

First off, what kind of a question is that? Secondly, I'm too goddamn gorgeous, that's what's wrong!

Please just leave my skin alone.

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10 Things Your Friend With Eczema Is Most Certainly Tired Of Hearing

Maybe I can't speak for others, but I'm tired of hearing it.

In This Article:

1. "Is it contagious?"

2. "Why don't you just stop itching it?"

3. "You look like a snake."

4. "Your skin is so dry."

5. "Have you tried ______? "

6. "Maybe it's a phase."

7. "Did you get burned?"

8. "Just ignore it."

9. " Why don't you moisturize more often?"

10. "What's wrong with your face?"

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

29. Please Go to Class….You’re paying for it!

30. Do the extra credit!

31. DON’T Pick 8 am Classes!

32. Use the resources on campus.

33. Eat at Dining Halls to save meals or even cook your own food.

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