Health: Today, I found out that I am allergic to one of the preservatives...

By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 18:42 - United States - Lebanon

Today, I found out that I am allergic to one of the preservatives that they put in aloe. I found this out after I put some on a severe sunburn I have. Not only am I sunburned, but now I am severely itchy as well. FML

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By Username - 28/07/2011 21:36 - United States

Today, I got the worst sunburn I've ever had in my life, and then discovered I'm allergic to aloe when I went to treat the burn with some gel. FML

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By anonymous - 10/02/2010 20:59 - United States

Today, I went to the store and bought some cream to help with a sunburn I'd gotten a few days ago. What's worse than having red, peeling, and painful skin? An allergic reaction on top of it. FML

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By adamwilcockson - 18/09/2014 04:05 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I found out I'm allergic to bug repellent. So instead of having a couple of itchy bug bites, my skin feels like it's on fire and is violently itchy everywhere the repellent has touched. FML

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Rip it up and start again

By Anonymous - 26/05/2010 20:14 - Switzerland

Today, I found out I'm allergic to the pills my doctor prescribed for coughing, which I really need because I ripped a muscle in my stomach. Now my whole upper body is covered in a terrible itchy rash. I also found out it will last for at least another week. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/02/2016 20:36 - United States - Denver

Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML

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Itchy and Scratchy

By Ashley - 15/04/2021 21:30

Today, I was getting ready for a very unpleasant doctor's appointment. I got out of the shower and used a new body spray all over my torso and arms. Turns out I'm allergic to it and now my skin is on fire, so now I get to go to an already uncomfortable appointment even more uncomfortable than I'd planned. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/07/2013 04:23 - United States - Clarks Summit

Today, I had an allergy test. Not only was I allergic to 35 out of the 40 items, they also found out that I'm allergic to the latex gloves my doctor happened to be wearing. Now my entire back is covered in a rash that will last at least another week. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/12/2011 20:23 - United States

Today, I had an allergic reaction to my deodorant. My armpits wouldn't stop itching, and by the time my shift was over, they were raw and bloody. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/05/2018 15:00

Today, I found out I have a new allergy: the sun. My face is so swollen that it has started to bleed to relieve the pressure. Today is also day 6 of the 3-month European trip that I spent all year saving for. FML

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By erika - 28/07/2009 05:19 - United States

Today, I got a sunburn all over my stomach from a tanning bed. In an attempt to relieve the itching, I looked up natural treatments since we have no aloe. After trying yogurt, milk and mayo I found out that our water was shut off so the shower could be fixed. I now reek of mayo and milk. FML

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Pleonasm 35

Monday 22 April 2013 23:07

That sounds se-vera-ly inconvenient for you, OP.

Sir_ND_Pity 35

Monday 22 April 2013 23:11

I'll aloe this pun to slide this time, Pleo.

Comments

jmacfan1 16

Tuesday 23 April 2013 1:12

Get some gold bond. The cooling sensation feels amazing on sunburns

rg350dx 29

Tuesday 23 April 2013 1:34

I like how the majority of the comments are actually helpful. We all stand united on the front against the fact that sunburns suck ass.

lenamartinovic 13

Tuesday 23 April 2013 1:49

Put some Greek yogurt on your sunburn, OP!

elizacandle 29

Tuesday 23 April 2013 2:38

that's why you should get an aloe plant slice it open and there ya go.

lmasters35 5

Tuesday 23 April 2013 3:18

This happened to me when I was in elementary - I had a burn, the teachers put aloe vera cream on it and it hurt really bad like it was burning and I had to wash it off. Then this kid sneaked out to the front and brought me the tip of an aloe plant leaf, I used that and it felt great. TLDR; Screw preservatives, get it straight from the plant.

finch01 18

Tuesday 23 April 2013 3:32

just cake more on to take care of the itch

josiem 11

Tuesday 23 April 2013 19:52

And risk a more serious - possibly life-threatening - reaction?

jackiemora 18

Tuesday 23 April 2013 4:11

CuMorrigu 14

Tuesday 23 April 2013 4:46

Yeah it sucks. I've found the only thing that helps is standing under running water. If your family is anything like mine they'll just tell you you're either faking it for the attention or to just suck it's not that bad.

TVKill3r 15

Tuesday 23 April 2013 6:43

Wow you have a shit family 52

MandieL 27

Tuesday 23 April 2013 5:43

I too am allergic to aloe and found out when I shaved my armpits with my husbands shaving cream. I couldn't put my arms down for a week I had such a bad rash. I feel for you OP! I hope you get better soon.