Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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 finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML
Today, I decided to try a new hair removal cream. Turns out, I'm allergic to it. My face now looks like a tomato with eyebrows. FML
Today, I used a new face mask that claimed it would make my skin glow. I must have missed the part about testing for allergies. My “glow” turned into a bright red rash overnight, just in time for a first date. FML
Today, I realized that the tingly feeling on my face when I put a new combination of acne wash, acne medication, and my usual moisturizer on was not, in fact, "it working." It was slowly peeling away the top layer of skin. I look and feel sunburned. I also still have acne and oily skin. FML
Today, I found out that what I thought was "acne" is actually an allergic reaction to a cream I've been using for years. I thought the cream was helping me with the breakouts but my doctor says the real acne probably went away naturally years ago. FML
Today, I discovered the effect the cream has that my mom gave me. It was for my acne and it worked, in a way. Instead of having a lot of little pimples, I now just have a few gigantic ones. FML
Today, I was eating out with my partner, and we decided to use the new lube we bought. Things went great until I later realized I was allergic to it and a large red rash spread all across my mouth and chin. It won't go away. FML
Today, I used a new fragrance-free hypoallergenic laundry detergent for my underwear, as I have sensitive skin. I got a rash. 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
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Thebestinclass 16
At least the rash isn't in your face!
Nilorak 24
You took a rash decision.
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Comments (49)
lvg_fml 10
Sorry I accidentally hit ydi. You definitely need to find out what you're allergic to. And try to stick with chemical free products
shanson 22
Yeah you should definitely go to a doctor
HunkyMumbles 27
Apparently arms are now attached to faces.
musoboy 22
You do realise acne commonly spreads top the shoulders, upper arms and upper chest?
ThePandoricaOpen 18
And many products say to test on a small area on the inner elbow, or just an easily hidden place.
bibliohullabaloo 2
They probably put it on their arm for the test. I have really sensitive skin and get rashes at the most random things. It's always better to have the rash on a limb than on your face, so I always test on my arm.
lovaofsoftball98 12
Better than your face
bottomsupbabe 13
Better to be on the arm than the face hope it goes away soon feel better OP
more4me 27
Good thing you tested only a little bit! Can you imagine hiw much worse it coukd have been if you hadnt done the small test ? !!!
fml0639 1
Don't try accutane! Trust me it's not worth the life long side effects. Unfortunately you just have to learn to live with yourself the way you are. I would recommend natural remedies only (and maybe alcohol face rinse)