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Hi I'm Francesca, a 22 year old student studying Pharmacy.
After suffering from severe eczema for all my life, I have decided to share my experiences, as well as some beauty and fashion advice to make the condition more bearable.

Just as a disclaimer, I am not giving medical advice, this is purely my experience.

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