Health and Skincare: Hey lady, not cool!

Hey lady, not cool!

By Ghostly - 21/07/2013 15:03 - United States - Madison

Today, while filling out paperwork at the dermatologist's, it asked what color I would use to describe my skin tone. When the nurse saw that I chose fair, she mumbled, "Ghost is more like it." I have a severe sun allergy. FML

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By CasperTheFriendlyGhost - 14/07/2016 17:11 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I was told to rub in my sunscreen because I looked like a ghost. I wasn't wearing any. I'm just that white. FML

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Pale AF

By Kathleen Verhaegen - 05/03/2020 21:00

Today, I went to get a double conch piercing. Afterwards, the lady asked me whether I was feeling well, because I was looking so pale. I had to explain that it's my normal skin tone. I'm just pale as fuck. 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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Lava lamp

By Kathleen Verhaegen - 30/04/2020 20:00

Today, I'm so pale, my boss asked me whether I light up in the dark. FML

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By Sally - 22/08/2011 00:17 - United States

Today, I got a spray tan. The lady asked what shade I wanted to be, and joking, I said the darkest. She took it seriously. Now no one can recognize me, and I have work tomorrow. FML

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Vampire News

By Anonymous - 30/11/2016 01:48

Today, I discovered that when my doctor said my new medication "may cause sensitivity to sunlight" what he meant was "sit in total darkness during the day or your skin will feel like its burning off." FML

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You what now?

By ashley anne - 16/10/2022 04:00

Today, I was called a wimp for getting a sunburn. FML

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By 2pale - 01/11/2015 18:22 - United States - Humble

Today, after years of difficulty, I finally found the perfect shade of foundation that matches my ultra-pale complexion. It's called "Death Flesh." FML

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By whitey - 09/01/2011 11:11 - Australia

Today, I went to the beach. After applying sunscreen liberally and doing my best to stay out of the sun, I came home with the worst sunburn I have ever had. I almost needed to go to the hospital. I am officially too pale to be allowed outside in summer. FML

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You deserved it 4 244

By FromNL - 25/03/2011 12:22 - Netherlands

Today, I got 2 creams for a skin condition. The one for my face says "Don't expose skin to sun after use of this product". The one for the rest of my body says "This product relies on exposure to the sun". In other words, I have to be outside as much as I can, naked and with a box on my head. FML

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flashback.miss 28

Sunday 21 July 2013 19:22

so much for being professional. Hopefully you told her and she apologized.

lolmigosh 15

Sunday 21 July 2013 19:22

that's just really unprofessional and rude of her. some people just don't know when to shut up.

Comments

Sputnikspak 13

Sunday 21 July 2013 20:28

I know the feeling. I have Lupus. Buying makeup is impossible, because I'm so pale even the palest foundation shades make me look like I'm wearing blackface. Damn sun allergy. >(

SolarFlare 20

Sunday 21 July 2013 20:51

Nurses must be friendly in all situations, no matter which. FYL

hikari669 15

Sunday 21 July 2013 20:54

I have that disease too

joyce71 5

Sunday 21 July 2013 20:56

well that was freakin rude

4everbymyself 12

Sunday 21 July 2013 21:11

That was definitely rude of her, but dont feel bad, I find pale skin attractive and I am sure I am not the only one.

ShakeDisPlace 10

Sunday 21 July 2013 21:21

The rudeness of people now days astonishes me. And being pale isn't bad actually.

Eivana 37

Sunday 21 July 2013 21:30

I break out badly in the sun. I have had dermatologist secretaries make rude comments to me too about my skin. Where do these people come from and how the hell do they get hired?

alexsandria83 18

Sunday 21 July 2013 21:48

What a bitch! I would file a complaint on her, you can't work at a drs office and behave like that

Ashley_Radke 13

Sunday 21 July 2013 22:07

It's okay OP! People call me a vampire a lot because I burn really easily and hate the sun. My nickname in 4-6th grade was "goth girl" because my hair is black and I'm very pale. I feel for you!