Today, I found out I'm allergic to mosquito repellent. I fly out on a two month trip to India on Saturday. FML
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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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amc597 28
Isn't there a little clip on mosquito repellent that you don't have to spray on your body?
haileyrows 26
That'll come back to bite ya in the ass
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Comments (153)
Ninjerman 7
I'm sure you will be able to find a plant based remedy while you're there ?
Etweens96 25
Try mint oil if a clip on doesn't work, they hate that stuff!
hatchetface33 4
Try homemade or organic repellent...?
chickypie1987 23
There are several natural remedies that work. Those coffee /drink holders you get from fast food places when order multiple drinks (usually grey in colour) work very very well.
Candijpg 17
are you a mosquito?
kpoakes 20
There's other ways to avoid them! I spent two months there and didn't get bitten. Have an amazing time OP! It's a phenomenal and crazy place, and I miss it!
kharwood1208 14
There is many different types of repellent. Surely, your not allergic to them all.
Asinger06 1
Start eating lots if garlic. And spray listerine on you. It'll help repel them.
pike1346 3
There is more than the me type of repellent
Rachael1991 7
Eat a LOT of garlic! Its a natural bug repellent.