Eczema is basically an allergic reaction to something. It could be the soap you’re using, your shampoo, certain things you eat etc. For example, if my brother eats oranges, his face comes out with massive patches of eczema.

I can see how you really want it to go away for your prom, but I don’t know how quickly it can go. You might be able to reduce it in a month, here are some tips that will help:

1. Use Dove. I don’t know if you have dove soap in your country (I like in the UK) but dove is so good for sensitive skin. It’s full of moisture and it doesn’t have anything added to it so it won’t make you itch.

2. Often eczema is itchy most because it’s dry. Moisturise twice a day with a cream you definately aren’t allergic to. Moisturise extra good when you get out of the shower, bath, swimming pool etc.

3. Cool down. Avoid sweating. If you start to itch, do something to cool your skin down. Have a cool shower, go outside, or stand in front of a fan, roll a refrigerated drink CAN on the itchy parts.

4. Avoid dairy products. This is a very common trigger for eczema and reducing the amount you eat could help.

5. Don’t shower too often, as this will reduce the natural oils on your skin that keep it moisturised, and make it more and more dry.

6. Ask your doctor for something called Eumovate, this is a very good steroid cream for eczema that can’t be purchased over the counter.

7. Don’t scratch yourself! If you do it will just make it a lot worse. Wash the area with cold water and apply moisturiser.

When your eczema suddenly came back, can you remember any sudden differences in your life? Did you get a pet? Dogs, cats, and other furry animals cause eczema like crazy!

Oh and I’ve never heard of the sun helping eczema, if anything I would have thought it would make it worse because it’s really hot. Maybe when you went to a hot country last summer, it disappeared because you were away from a trigger in your house that caused it? Just guessing, trying to help.

The sun definitely helps eczema scaring go. If you’ve itched and itched and got a lot of scabs, the sun fades the scars so you can’t see them.

I hope I helped! 😀 Sorry if I wrote a lot.