Health: Today, my new deodorant caused an allergic reaction, covering...

By _/ | \_ - 06/10/2013 17:40 - Singapore - Singapore

Today, my new deodorant caused an allergic reaction, covering my armpits in a painful rash. I've had to awkwardly waddle around all day with my arms splayed outwards to get any relief. One customer at work sarcastically mentioned that it's nice that they're hiring penguins these days. 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 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 - 14/05/2019 04:00

Today, I had to use anti-perspirant deodorant under my breasts. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/02/2012 15:05 - Ireland

Today, I had to use antiperspirant deodorant under my breasts. FML

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Red alert

By nobleach - 02/07/2009 14:05 - United States

Today, I was going to bleach my bikini line, as I have not been able to shave there due to some ingrown hairs, and I also have to lifeguard every day. As it turns out, I'm allergic to the bleach. There is now an angry red, burning rash on my crotch that you can see around my swimsuit. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/10/2014 14:24 - Canada - Bridgewater

Today, I started my job selling perfume in a department store. I decided to be creative and sprayed a little perfume towards the first person who walked by. She had an allergic reaction, and an ambulance had to be called. FML

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Bee plot

By rrr - 15/08/2011 15:55 - Canada

Today, I started my job as an assistant to a beekeeper. I forgot to put gloves on, and got stung like crazy. My hands swelled up to the size of baseball gloves. Turns out, I'm allergic to bees. FML

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Extreme reaction

By KCS - 04/03/2023 18:00 - Australia

Today, I discovered I'm allergic to the new perfume I bought and now I smell like a hospital. 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 nearly a crazy lady - 12/08/2013 11:19 - United Kingdom

Today, my OCD manager sprayed my hands with chemicals because I touched the bin while throwing away a piece of paper. My hands are now covered in itchy, unattractive rashes. FML

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LaurenLo 17

Monday 7 October 2013 2:45

I can only imagine if you worked in a restaurant... "Oh hi folks! Waddle it be today?"

scooterdude720 19

Monday 7 October 2013 2:40

What an icy situation.

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jonahwalzer 12

Monday 7 October 2013 12:33

Dude, thats sucks. I know how it feels, it happened to me at school and it was awful! Feel better!:)

erjazo 17

Monday 7 October 2013 13:00

Why are you waddling, OP? If you hold your arms out to air your pits, you should still be able to walk normally. If discomfort in your armpits makes you walk funny, you need to see the doctor because that's not how a normal person should react.

oWallis_fml 4

Monday 7 October 2013 14:13

That sucks. Had that happen with one of oldspice's deodorants..

Married2handsome 13

Monday 7 October 2013 14:20

Why would you have to waddle if it's your pits that hurt???

rawme21 12

Tuesday 8 October 2013 0:22

Ohh that sucks, I have eczema under my arm pits, I know how you feel :(

Silentcrafter11 13

Tuesday 8 October 2013 4:07

I am allergic to trees, four types of grass, some foods, and I've got eczema all over my body. It makes my legs itch terribly when I stay in water for too long.