Relatable, Dating and Health: Today, as always, I have a type of eczema that flares up when...

By Anonymous - 10/07/2015 17:07 - United States

Today, as always, I have a type of eczema that flares up when I'm stressed out or anxious. And today, the girl I've been in love with for 4 years asked me out on a date. We meet up in a few hours, and right now I look like I have smallpox. FML

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Today, I went on a date with a guy from Bumble. It was going well, with dinner and a walk on the waterfront, until he started complaining about skincare products, "People with eczema use that nasty cream, it's so sticky and smells horrible." I have severe eczema. FML

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Today, I have a rash all over my face because yesterday my boyfriend broke up with me. Apparently, I am allergic to the something in the tissues with which I was blowing my nose and wiping away my tears. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/02/2016 20:36 - United States - Denver

Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML

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By Spotted - 18/02/2009 22:09 - Canada

Today, at Church, the little boy sitting behind me asked his mother if I had the chicken pox, because there were red dots all over my face. I've had bad acne since I was twelve. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/03/2013 18:42 - Canada - Victoria

Today, I woke up with a giant red rash all over my face, so puffed up that I could hardly open my eyes. The doctor said it was probably from some of the compounds found in most makeup. I'm just getting into theatre and have auditions coming up. FML

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By NocturnalFox - 25/08/2015 19:46 - Czech Republic - Plzen

Today, I went on a first date with my crush. Right before the date, I noticed a monstrous pimple in the middle of my forehead. I covered it with make-up, but it was still visible. The guy spent the whole evening laughing at me and telling me that I look like an unicorn. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/03/2011 03:30 - United States

Today, I got my first kiss. He had an allergic reaction to my chapstick, and broke out in hives. FML

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piemanfood 19

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:11

Just explain the situation to her. I'm sure she'll understand

karcummings 19

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:13

if she truly cares for you, she will understand.

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piemanfood 19

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:11

Just explain the situation to her. I'm sure she'll understand

rainbotato 14

Saturday 11 July 2015 18:55

and if she doesnt shes not worth it

ZacPalmer 12

Sunday 12 July 2015 6:06

OP said he's been in love with the girl for 4 years meaning he's most likely known her the whole time. I'm sure she knows what OP looks like normally.

karcummings 19

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:13

if she truly cares for you, she will understand.

nataliewby 25

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:14

If she's interested in you for who you are and not just your looks, I'm sure she'll see past it

myeverydaymylife 21

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:14

Honesty is the best policy

ComoEsJuan 24

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:16

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Cads1 24

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:17

Guess you just have to harden up and get through the date.

Dodge4x4Ram 46

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:19

wait. you waited for her to ask you out.

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Saturday 11 July 2015 8:04

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senor_octubre 24

Saturday 11 July 2015 20:49

I love how both of these comments are totally valid and they got down voted.

jomar_19 17

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:19

if you explain, mayne she'll understand and think that its kinda cute that you're nervous about the date

mattzawesome 28

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:21

I'm pretty uneducated on eczema so excuse my ignorance, but is there prevention for this type? Or at least some kind of control?

karcummings 19

Saturday 11 July 2015 7:25

not really. its just itchy and irritating.

Addy414 12

Sunday 12 July 2015 5:31

I have it too. You never know what stressful situation will make it flare up, but when it does, that's when you can start to treat it. I hope OP has a good topical prescription for his eczema, because that is what I found is best to help it out besides trying to keep calm :)