<p>Hi! If I have placed this in the wrong place, I apologize, as I don't know where else to put it. What places in the U.S. don't feel humid? What places should I avoid that feel very humid during the school year? I have eczema, so my skin tends to sweat and itch when it feels humid or the temperature goes from hot to cold and back again continuously. Those who also have eczema can probably relate to me. The few times that it has happened here in the Seattle area, I have found it very difficult to foucus on schoolwork. Usually, it is either hot and dry or cold and humid, which is fine since it almost never feels humid at all. What I'm worried about is hot and humid weather. I hope that makes sense...</p>
<p>FYI, I know I shouldn't put too much of an emphasis on this for choosing my college list (I'm a junior) but it still worries me. I also realize that when I go to college, I won't be there for the worst of the weather, but I would still like to know. I also know I can do a Google search, but I would like to hear people's experiences on this. Yes, medicine does heal scabs once they have formed, but it does not help prevent them from forming or my head from itching. </p>
<p>Thanks and sorry for the long post.</p>
<p>Hi, I’m from FL and also have eczema so I def. have experience with humidity! Yes, it does worsen it, but I don’t think it should necessarily affect your choice of college. (That being said, I don’t know how severe your symptoms are.) Remember that eczema clears up as you grow older, so this might not even be of concern once you go to college. :)</p>
<p>nightmelody, You might get more responses if you post this in the Parent Cafe. Are you an allergy sufferer as well? If so, you might want to avoid areas high in a particular allergen during the school year, as that can aggravate eczema. Also, anything that dehydrates the skin will worsen the condition, and I believe the #1 culprit is taking long, hot showers. Try asking the parents (in the cafe area)…I am sure they will have some tips for you so that you don’t have to be too geographically limited.</p>
<p>My eczema is primarily limited to my face, so it isn’t nearly as bad as a lot of peoples’. I have an allergy to grass, but as it appears to have surfaced recently, I’m not sure how strong it is. I’m probably just over reacting. However, thanks both of your for your response. I will make sure to re-post this in the Parent Cafe. Even if my problem fades by then, maybe it’ll help some other sufferes as well.</p>