exams, the flu and good food

[linaewen]

So, my eczema picked a REALLY convenient time to go nuts. It's all over my body and the only thing that I think will help would be to take oral steroids. I can't do that because they weaken one's immune system, and not only can I not afford to get sick because I have exams, but my state is the swine flu capital of the whole country. And everyone's

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[jonlys]

So you're putting up with your eczema and refraining from taking steroids orally, because you're afraid you'll attract a virus more easily if you do take them?

I'm pretty sure the relative increase in the risk of catching a cold, is quite small if you're on a /short/ systemic steroid treatment. Besides, if you do catch a cold, the steroids could soothe the symptoms anyway!

If I were you, I'd reflect again whether it's worth to endure gone-nuts-eczema :)