We asked and you answered! We posted this question: What bits of "advice" do you wish people would stop telling you? and hundreds of you took the time to respond.

What did we learn? From the unconcerned ("It's just a rash") to the plain unhelpful ("Don't scratch"), advice is hurled at us from friends, family, coworkers, even strangers. While most suggestions are probably well-intentioned, hearing them over and over can make us feel that our condition is minimized and misunderstood.

Some of the most common answers we heard:

• Don’t scratch
• Is it contagious?
• Stop picking
• It’s just a rash
• Are you using the creams like you are supposed to?
• Don’t worry, it will clear up on its own
• If you ignore it, it will go away
• You should go to the doctor
• You should moisturize

Everyone's situation is different and not all of these apply to each person. Tell us: What advice about eczema do YOU wish people would stop telling you?