Work: Today, I had an allergic reaction to my deodorant. My armpits... - FML

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 _/ | \_ - 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 Why - 18/12/2018 05:00

Today, I finally went to have blood taken for an allergy test I really need. Afterwards, I had an allergic reaction to the bandaid they used on my arm. 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 - 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 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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By John - 02/11/2012 04:13 - United States

Today, I was working in a call center when I smelled perfume. I'm allergic, and it triggered my asthma. When I came back, some jerk had sprayed it all over my work area. I couldn't go near it for the rest of my shift, therefore I had to go home early, and got my paycheck docked. 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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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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By Anonymous - 09/07/2019 18:00

Today, my stress sweat overpowered my prescription strength deodorant 45 minutes into an 8-hour shift. I don't know who is more miserable, me or my coworkers. FML

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Realorange 6

Tuesday 13 December 2011 0:36

that is ******* disgusting fyl

PSQ91 6

Tuesday 13 December 2011 0:37

Stop using those with aluminium in it. That could be the problem.

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blackcatgirl46 21

Thursday 15 December 2011 14:54

For girls use dove it smells nice and doesnt give u problems. For guys use the clear gel stuff that doesn't make u itch

snafu63 0

Thursday 15 December 2011 22:27

they were raw and bloody because you wouldn't stop scratching dumbass. just because it it's doesn't mean you need to scratch it. ydi

imanegg098 6

Saturday 17 December 2011 23:09

Wow. I feel genuinely sorry for you. I didn't even laugh.

martina1234 1

Sunday 18 December 2011 5:20

Lol that's nasty

WellApparently 2

Monday 16 January 2012 15:06

ugh

evefrances 3

Tuesday 29 May 2012 6:30

That has happened to me tons of times. If it was scented, stay away from that scent and brand. Try using an all natural unscented one and let your arm pits time to heal. Calendula cream really helps soothe the itch and heal and don't put deodorant on until it's completely healed, just wash your arm pits in the morning noon and night with a damp washcloth! Also don't shave for a while. It hurts like a bitch. Hope I could help somehow.

YasminGarcia 1

Monday 4 June 2012 2:52

Eww...

hoffmanam 13

Sunday 3 March 2013 15:02

that just sounds delicious

CaroAurelia 12

Thursday 21 August 2014 2:21

Secret deodorant? That stuff did my sensitive skin a similar trick a few years back. The kicker? It was marketed "for sensitive skin."

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