Health: Today, I woke up with a giant red rash all over my face, so puffed...

By Anonymous - 18/03/2013 18:42 - Canada - Victoria

Today, I woke up with a giant red rash all over my face, so puffed up that I could hardly open my eyes. The doctor said it was probably from some of the compounds found in most makeup. I'm just getting into theatre and have auditions coming up. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/12/2019 01:00

Today, I woke up with a rash on my face after just getting over a bad cold. I was told by the doctor that it was a staph infection spread by wearing a face mask. The face mask I wore so people wouldn’t catch the cold from me. FML

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By sexyswollen - 24/10/2009 17:14 - Netherlands

Today, I woke up to find my face all red and swollen. Turns out it is caused by the medication I’ve been taking for over a week now. Only in very rare cases it will cause redness on your skin. I’m glad to know I’m special. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/08/2009 12:45 - United Kingdom

Today, I discovered that I have developed an allergy to salt water on my face. Now, every time I sweat or cry, I come up in a bright red rash. I am allergic to my own bodily fluids. FML

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By ouch - 11/12/2009 07:50 - United Kingdom

Today, I was preparing for a huge party I've been looking forward to for months. I did all the usual things a girl should do, put on a facemask, painted my nails, exfoliated… I was feeling confident until I peeled off the facemask. I guess when it said "vibrant" what it meant was bright red. 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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By Anonymous - 08/03/2010 14:35 - United States

Today, I have a rash all over my face because yesterday my boyfriend broke up with me. Apparently, I am allergic to the something in the tissues with which I was blowing my nose and wiping away my tears. FML

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By poisonivyandbigfoot - 10/09/2017 20:30 - United States - Denver

Today, I woke up with a rash all across my body. Last night, my boyfriend and I got it on in some bushes, and it seems one of those was poison ivy. FML

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By Oh man, it itches - 27/05/2023 11:00 - United States

Today, I finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/04/2011 19:16 - United States

Today, I awoke to make-up all over my face and nail polish on my hands and feet because my daughter wanted "daddy to look pretty." I have a job interview in an hour and none of it is coming off. 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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Monday 18 March 2013 22:55

Just audition for the part of the half dead zombie. Problem solved.

BVBarmy_girl 22

Monday 18 March 2013 22:57

Hmm.. I was a little to quick to assume OP was a girl xD

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Wizardo 33

Tuesday 19 March 2013 0:12

Visit a dermatologist, they can give better advice and look into a invest in some organic and hypoallergenic make-up OP ;D

greenfishbait 19

Tuesday 19 March 2013 0:13

Try switching to natural products!

GhostChickens 17

Tuesday 19 March 2013 0:22

Go for natural and hypoallergenic products. Failing that, get makeup specially made for people with sensitive skin/redheads/pale people. Those are the things that tend to be gentler on your skin. I used to think I was allergic to makeup, but I just needed something a bit less harsh. Sometimes, the thing that made my skin sore was perfume in some makeup. Always check the ingredients for perfume! Dainty doll is a very gentle brand of makeup. If you have sensitive skin, you should always do a patch test before applying a lot. Put on primer or moisturiser before you apply makeup, it helps a little. Remember to wash your face really well afterwards and let your skin breathe as much as possible. :)

Reaper1984 13

Tuesday 19 March 2013 1:50

the show must go on

iAmLauRawr 10

Tuesday 19 March 2013 1:59

Well, If the next Dr. Dolittle (?) lobster lady role pops up again. You're perfect! :D

mattrd_fml 31

Tuesday 19 March 2013 2:07

Well he did say "probably." So lets hope its not!

katmeowski 5

Tuesday 19 March 2013 2:22

My sister has the same problem - she's allergic to stage makeup but she's a very active drama student! Like people have said before, if you use good quality natural make-up it shouldn't be a problem. If you act in plays often it would be a good investment to make!