Today, I got a soap that my doctor recommended, because I'm allergic to the vast majority of soaps. After driving 45 miles to the only store that sells it, and paying $12 for a bottle, I found out I'm allergic to it too. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, it turns out the beautiful, "organic" artisanal soap my boyfriend gave me actually came from the 99 cents store. He just wrapped it in some cellophane and gave it to me. I’m currently itching to death from the godawful rash and hives it gave me. I may need to go to the ER. FML
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
Today, I found out that I am allergic to one of the preservatives that they put in aloe. I found this out after I put some on a severe sunburn I have. Not only am I sunburned, but now I am severely itchy as well. FML
Today, I discovered I'm allergic to the new perfume I bought and now I smell like a hospital. FML
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
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
Today, I found out I'm allergic to the pills my doctor prescribed for coughing, which I really need because I ripped a muscle in my stomach. Now my whole upper body is covered in a terrible itchy rash. I also found out it will last for at least another week. FML
Today, I bought a new, expensive face moisturizer. However, it smells like poop. I paid $20 dollars to make my face smell like shit. FML
Today, after nearly two weeks of being stressed out due to financial issues, I decided to spend my last 4 dollars on stress-relieving body wash. Apparently this particular body wash causes me to break out in hives and now I have no money for rash cream. FML
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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real life problems 26
I've had this exact issue and was hived out for 4 months. Try a prescribed unscented soap, and good luck to you.
ChristianH39 30
Find a converter you twat.
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Zeatha Mistron 7
Amazon.
Lobby_Bee 18
Use honey as soap, all material and you'll be smelling sweet.
Lobby_Bee 18
*natural
Yudith 28
If you are allergic to sodium hydroxide, you can use soaps made with potash, which are softer. If you are allergic to both, good luck with the paleo skin cleaning. On the plus side, there are tons of recipes on the Internet to clean your skin with lemon juice, egg yolks (specially your hair), chamomille tea and beer. The trick is to finish with the chamomille tea to remove the smell of beer. Ask your dermatologist.
Charlie Given 28
Have you been tested for a glycerin allergy there rare and not usually tested for but it's in almost everything we eat or use, especially soaps and lotions,but be careful it has many different names and doesn't have to be listed always contact manufacturer to get complete list, also check to see if you have a polyethylene glycol or PEG as usually listed yet another chemical that isn't required to be listed but alot of people have this allergy but are clueless to it, but you'll have to find a specialist for those tests, trust me I feel your pain same issues.😞
savvy675 7
I'm allergic to nearly all soaps because many have detergent in them. Don't buy big brand names, or even the ones that say "for sensitive skin", they all have detergent. You may need an oil based all natural soap which you can order these online so you don't have to drive! This includes shampoo, washing clothes, hand soap, and body wash. Good luck
Davros 12
Maybe you should just get Bubble Boys old bubble. If George Costanza stops by to play Trivial Pursuit remember the answer is the Moops.
donb23 23
You can’t catch a break. Find what you are allergic to ( which you seem to know already) research it and find out anything that may have it and then stay away from anything that comes close to it. Good example would be gluten, so much has it as a hidden ingredient
BananaButt42 9
Have you had an allergy test? I'm allergic to nickel which is in everything... maybe have a shower with out soap see if you have an reaction. Because it might be something in the water.