I think you're trying to be nice... but I think reminding OP of the severity of his condition and also reminding him that other people do not have the same problem was not a good way to go about it. You kind of inadvertently shoved in his face the fact that you have healthy skin and he doesn't.

I was trying to be nice...I was basically saying that all the little things that are bad about my skin don't have a stamp on a condition like the OP has and I should be lucky and not complain. I read and re-read what I wrote to make sure it sounded okay before posting, but I guess if people took offense and didn't pick up that I was sincere - I do apologise.

I used to have eczema, I tried all sorts of things but it was often so bad I was ashamed to show my legs, now it's much much better I do feel lucky! However like most people with skin conditions I didn't want to treated like poor lepers, they just want to be left to manage it themselves.

Oops sorry I clicked post before I'd finished! Anyway if I'd known people weren't going to be making 'oh poor you what's wrong with your legs, have you tried rubbing raw goat meat into them it worked for my aunt's ex-boyfriend' comments when I showed my skin I'd have been much happier.

I had terrible eczema until a few years ago, I tried everything and it was affecting every area of my life. It eventually cleared up by itself, but I still take very good care of my skin and proper moisturisation is a must. Avoid creams with sodium laureth sulphate, that can actually dry your skin out more.

No, I really did think you were trying to be nice. I just think you missed the mark by trying just a little too hard. That's all I was saying.

He shouldn't have to do that. He should be able to go out with whoever he wants.

No he shouldn't but maybe if he found someone who understood it themselves it would work better