Anyway......
If you're anywhere near as clueless as I am, you probably rely on other people's advice A LOT. But my advice to young players is that whilst this can be helpful at times, there is such a thing as TOO MUCH advice. And knowing when to stop seeking alternative opinions is a VERY valuable trait.
Read on.....
In the last month or so, I have been suffering from a crazy eczema outbreak. What makes this particularly intriguing is that I have NEVER had eczema before and it's only on my face.Weird.
So, eczema novice that I am, I decided to ask some knowledgeable people for a bit of advice on the subject. BAD MOVE. I soon realised that everyone seemed to have a different suggestion for what was causing my new blotchy face, and what to do about it.
Here's a small sample of the "potential culprits"....
- Washing my face too much in hot water (Colleague 1)
- Touching something that I'm allergic to, then rubbing my hands on my face (Colleague 2)
- Office air conditioning being too dry (Colleagues 1, 2, 3)
- Stress (Mum)
- Allowing my cat to sleep on my bed (Mum and Colleague 3)
- Allergy to make up or shampoo (Dentist- yes, even my DENTIST wanted to offer some advice on this!)
- "Just one of those things" (Doctor)
The proposed cures were equally varied, and included:
- Not washing my face (Colleague 1)
- Washing my face in cold water only (Colleague 3)
- Washing my face using a special cream (Colleague 2)
- Buying a humidifier for the office (Colleague 1)
- Tricking my cat into not sleeping on my bed (Mum and Colleague 3)
- Anti-histamines (Colleague 3)
- Changing my make up and shampoo (good old dentist again)
- Anything BUT hydrocortisol cream (Colleague 3's SON, who had popped into the office for a visit)
- ONLY hydrocortisol cream (Doctor)
What the HELL?! After this, I felt more confused that ever. And the advice just keeps on coming.....
I think I'll go and buy a big paper bag to wear over my head. That should solve all my issues.
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