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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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 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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Today, I decided to lay out and tan. I fell asleep and got sun burned and bitten numerous times by mosquitoes. If I scratch my itch, the burn hurts terribly. If I don't scratch it, it itches terribly. FML
Today, I got the worst sunburn I've ever had in my life, and then discovered I'm allergic to aloe when I went to treat the burn with some gel. FML
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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Lavelle1313 11
That would bug me
Psychicgirl17 18
His skin feels like it's on fire. How is that the bright side? I'd rather be itchy from bug bites
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Comments (68)
PenguinBitch 44
If you keep scratching, your skin is going to turn a delicious maple red color, resembling bacon. More bugs will come.
WCARlover 35
I used to be allergic to bug repellent too :( luckily I grew out of it, sorry you have to go through it...possibly try those clip-on repellents so you can just pin it to your clothes?
FateH 1
Lots of benadryl OP!
Brandi_Faith 34
Agreed^ Benadryl should help calm that reaction right down and make you feel better pretty fast. Warning though, Benadryl can make a lot of people drowsy and knock them out for awhile, but in your case that's probably a plus. I think I would always keep Benadryl on hand too because if you're allergic to one thing chances are you're allergic to other things. You may always want to test things in a small area first if you're prone to allergies. Good luck OP.
Khaleesi_26 30
Well that aught to drvie you up the wall. Hope this outbreak doesn't last long OP take some benadryl and you should be ok!
ShitHappen_fml 15
Well DUH!
mageepaigeee44 15
I'm sorry but I don't see any obvious statements in this fml that warrant a "well DUH" comment.
brand125 17
wrong fml?
SeriousJoker72 18
Avon's skin so soft body wash doubles as bug repellent, maybe give that a shot when you're feelin brave?
katydid91 31
Try taking a cool bath, it will soothe that itching if Benadryl doesn't work right away! Avoid warm or hot showers until the reaction has calmed down considerably as heat can make your itching start up again or make it even worse than it is now!
CaptainRR 20
That would really... Bug me!
illegalbeagle69 23
You should really..... buzz off!
worldclassrager 41
Long clothing will be your best friend
gracehi 33
You're probably allergic to DEET. They make DEET free insect repellent for people with your condition. For future reference.