“Eczema” is a broad term which covers many different specific (but related) skin conditions. Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis. The physical symptoms of all types of eczema tend to be dry, reddened, itchy skin, which makes the diagnosis difficult. Some types of eczema are caused by allergies, immune disorders, or excessive washing of the facial skin.  It’s helpful to track your eczema symptoms and note what causes the eczema to break out. Try keeping a daily journal in which you record foods you’ve eaten, personal skincare routines, and any environmental factors that seem to have an effect on your eczema. Visit your doctor, and describe your eczema symptoms, including how long the rash has been present, and if any specific causes make the eczema worse. Eczema runs in families and is associated with asthma, allergies, and elevated immunoglobulin in the blood. In many cases, eczema can be caused by external environmental factors. For example, seasonal allergies can trigger eczema, as can food allergies and extreme hot or cold temperatures. If you can pinpoint which of these factors may be triggering your eczema, try to avoid it as much as possible. Many of these environmental factors can only be determined through repeated experience. So, if you realize that your eczema flares up after you’ve eaten dairy products, cut them out of your diet. You can apply a moisturizing facial lotion whether or not you’ve just taken a shower. If you’re concerned that you’ll forget the lotion, try setting a timer or writing down a lotion schedule on a notepad. Apply lotion as often as possible, perhaps on an hourly (or even half-hourly) schedule. If you’re not sure which lotions are most effective, ask your doctor. Brands like Cetaphil, Eucerin, and Aveeno tend to work well. Look for lotions that contain petroleum jelly and mineral oil, and shy away from lotions with added fragrances. Skin with eczema is very dry, and your primary goal in treating the eczema should be to moisturize your skin. Soaking your face in a lukewarm shower is a great way to begin the moisturizing process. Avoid taking multiple showers per day, as this may cause your skin to dry out further. If you find the lukewarm water uncomfortable, slightly raise the temperature. Do not use hot water, though, as it will dry out your skin. Put on facial moisturizing lotion within 3 minutes after you get out of the shower. If you take a shower and don’t moisturize immediately afterward, you’ll risk drying out your skin and worsening the condition of your eczema. The skin on your face is more sensitive and delicate than the skin on the rest of your body, and can be irritated more easily. If you have facial eczema, try switching to a milder soap than you’ve been using. Many soap brands make mild or protective lines of soap. Look for a soap that says “mild” on the label next time you’re shopping for soap. Avoid soaps that include harsh, abrasive ingredients like Triclosan, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), and most added fragrances. Although it can sometimes be very itchy, you should never scratch your patches of eczema. Doing so can further irritate the already-irritated skin, causing the eczema to worsen. Itching can also cause the eczema to break open and begin oozing liquid. Try putting on a moisturizing lotion if your eczema itches. If your eczema is mild, you can most likely treat it with an over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream. The cream can be purchased at any pharmacy or drug store. Apply a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm)-sized dollop to the tip of a finger, and smear the cream around on your rash. Leave the cream on until it’s completely absorbed. Mild eczema does not break open or ooze liquid. It’s also contained in size, less than roughly 2 inches (5.1 cm).

Summary: Diagnose the type of eczema. Avoid environmental factors that worsen your eczema. Apply a moisturizing facial lotion to your face several times a day. Take a lukewarm shower daily. Moisturize your face after taking a shower. Use a mild facial soap when you bathe. Do not scratch the eczema. Apply a hydrocortisone cream to the eczema.


You'll want your MP gone in order to activate Berserk Charge. You’ll want to do this quickly because the finishing move in Wisdom form will cause Sora to stop moving for a second (to recover from the stance), and the mushrooms will hit you, resulting in a game over.  Remember, the challenge is to kill 85 without getting hit, not even once. They will charge at you, but don't worry as long as you're moving, the chances of them hitting you is little to none. As the number you've killed goes up, the more mushrooms will spawn to attack you, so don't ever stop going in circles around them! But time it correctly, or the small time frame between casting Curaga and Sora recovering from the magic stance can be fatal if a mushroom gets too close to you. Maximum count is 100, which is easily attainable.

Summary: Drive into Wisdom form and use Curaga. Press ∆ to start the challenge. Keep away from the mushrooms that will spawn  immediately. Circle around the area while attacking the mushrooms. Use Curaga again if your MP regenerates. Keep repeating this until you kill 85 mushrooms.


For each cutting you plan to make, select a small branch attached to the outside base of the lavender plant. A young, bendable branch is required, or a branch growing horizontal just above the soil surface. There are several related methods of propagation referred to as "layering." This one is simple and low-risk, but can be labor-intensive if you plan to create more than a few cuttings. Refer to the tips below if you want to turn your lavender plant into dozens of new cuttings instead. Dig a 4–6 inch (10–15 cm) hole in the soil, a short distance from the mother plant. Position this hole so you can bend the middle of the selected branch down into it, with the leaves and flowers at the end above ground on the other side of the hole. Hold the branch in place with rocks or a bent stake to prevent it springing out of the hole. Bury the center of the branch in soil to fill the hole, leaving the flowering end above ground. Water the buried section occasionally, keeping it moist but not soggy. Take care not to let the soil dry out during hot summer months.  Watering is not recommended while the plant is dormant for the winter. Mulch can help the soil retain water, but may cause plants to overheat during hot weather. While you can begin this process any time, the branch may not develop a strong stem and roots until the growing season in spring and summer. After three or four months of growth, preferably as cool autumn weather begins, carefully dig around the buried branch to look for roots. If they are present and clumping the soil together, cut off the branch so all the roots are on the same piece as the flowering end. Move the cutting directly to its new location, moving the surrounding soil along with it to avoid damaging the roots. Keep the plant sheltered from wind until stronger roots develop, and care for it as you would any lavender plant.
Summary: Choose a small, young branch near the base of the lavender. Bury the middle of the branch in a shallow hole. Anchor the branch in place. Keep the buried branch moist. Dig up and cut the branch after at least three months of growing season. Transplant the cutting as a new lavender plant.