Problem: Article: When trying to get out of your physical education class,  you might try asking your parents to write an excuse.  Schools and physical education teachers will often accept parent's notes as valid excuses.  Try asking your parents to help you skip the occasional gym class by getting them to write you a note.  You might have your parents write a note saying that you are sick and unable to participate. Your parent might write a note saying that you sprained an ankle or wrist and need time to heal. A classic method you can use to get out of a physical education class is to pretend your ankle was injured.  You wouldn't be required to participate if your ankle were actually injured.  For this reason, successfully faking an ankle injury can get you out of a physical education class.  You might try limping when you walk to help make the injury look real. Don't get caught running or jumping as this will make it clear that you aren't injured. Headaches and migraines are often very painful, preventing you from engaging in physical activity.  Normally, you would avoid the exertion that physical education classes demand, waiting for your headache to pass.  Faking a headache can get you the same break and let you skip a class due to your “migraine”.   Rubbing your forehead with your palm can help express the idea that your head hurts. Don't move around too much while you are having your “headache”. Remember to make your face look as if you were actually having a headache.  You don't want to overact though. Often times you will be required to wear athletic clothes or shoes in order to participate in your class's activities.  If you forget your clothes or equipment, you might not be allowed to play.  Conveniently “forgetting” your clothes can be a simple way to get out of a physical education class.  This excuse may not always work, depending on the instructor and the class activity. Some schools supply spare clothes for physical education classes, so use this excuse only if you are sure that your school doesn't do this. Swimming classes are the most likely activity where this tactic will work. The more often you use excuses, the less likely they are to work.  You may also fail your physical education course if you miss too many classes.  Only skip gym class once in a while to avoid hurting your grades and to keep your excuses effective.  Keep an eye on your grades.  Don't skip physical education classes if it will cause you to fail. Using the same excuses every gym class will cause your instructor to question if you really are unable to participate.
Summary: Have your parents write a note. Pretend you've twisted your ankle. Say you've got a migraine. Forget your clothes or equipment. Don't use excuses too often.

Problem: Article: If your outbreak was caused by external contact with an allergen, clearing that allergen from your skin right away can help lessen the severity of the reaction.  Avoid soap products that contain sodium laurel sulfate as this chemical often irritates an allergic reaction.  Unscented, gentle cleansers such as Dove, Aveeno, Cetaphil, or Shur-clens are good options. Many lotions and ointments are available over-the-counter at supermarkets or drug stores that can provide immediate relief for symptoms like itching and burning. Try some of the following:  Calamine Lotion, which should be applied as needed unless otherwise directed. However, be careful not to leave calamine lotion on the skin too long as this can irritate the rash more.  Aloe Vera should be applied two or three times a day until the area begins to heal. Hydrocortisone cream, sold at most drug stores and supermarkets, is available without a prescription and can provide temporary relief of skin rashes caused by allergens.  Low-strength (.5 or 1%) hydrocortisone creams are typically applied one to four times a day until symptoms begin to clear up. Hydrocortisone cream comes in the form of an ointment, lotion, foam, liquid, gel, spray, and a moist towelette. Choose whichever form you're most comfortable using, and follow the instructions on the label.Ointments tend to be more soothing to irritated skin.  Lotions can sting and are best for covering larger areas. For some, over-the-counter lotions and creams further irritate their skin. If that's the case for you, you may want to invest in some natural remedies.  Clay can provide a cooling sensation and thus decrease the need to itch a rash. Use virgin, untreated clay. Mix the clay in a bowl or cup of water until it has a creamy consistency, dab it on itchy or irritated areas, let it dry, and then peel it off.  If peeling the clay is causing any further irritation, try re-wetting the clay and gently removing with a soft, wet towel. Apple Cider Vinegar has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that relieve itching. Dab a few drops on a cotton ball or washcloth and apply to the affected area. Peppermint or peppermint leaves can provide an instant cooling sensation that relieves irritated skin. Crush up some peppermint leaves and rub them directly on the skin. Basil leaves contain anti-itch compounds called camphor and thymol. Rubbing fresh basil leaves on the skin can relieve some symptoms. Oatmeal's anti-inflammatory properties allow it to soothe itchy, irritated skin.An oatmeal bath can help reduce or relieve symptoms. Fill a bath with lukewarm or cold water and then add half a cup of oatmeal to it. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes.  It's best to use colloidal oatmeal, which is oatmeal ground into a finer powder. It dissolves easily and leaves less mess to clean up afterwards. If unavailable, you can grind regular oatmeal into a powder using a mixer. The oats can also be placed in a muslin bag or cheesecloth and hung in the water.  Some people find adding a few teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil to their bath helps, as it is a natural moisturizer. If you choose olive oil, be careful when getting in and out of the tub as it will make the area slippery. Sometimes the simplest solutions can be the best.  Wet a soft towel or washcloth with cool water and apply to the rash 2-3 times per day for 15-30 minutes.  The cool water can lessen the sensation of itching and may reduce swelling as well.
Summary:
Wash your skin right away with cool water and soap. Use lotions or ointments. Try hydrocortisone cream. Use natural treatments. Try an oatmeal bath. Use cool water.