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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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 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 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
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 used sunscreen on my face. Said sunscreen was expired and I had an allergic reaction. 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
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 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 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
Today, I found out I have a new allergy: the sun. My face is so swollen that it has started to bleed to relieve the pressure. Today is also day 6 of the 3-month European trip that I spent all year saving for. FML
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Pleonasm 36
That sounds se-vera-ly inconvenient for you, OP.
Sir_ND_Pity 35
I'll aloe this pun to slide this time, Pleo.
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Comments (48)
jmacfan1 16
Get some gold bond. The cooling sensation feels amazing on sunburns
rg350dx 29
I like how the majority of the comments are actually helpful. We all stand united on the front against the fact that sunburns suck ass.
lenamartinovic 13
Put some Greek yogurt on your sunburn, OP!
elizacandle 29
that's why you should get an aloe plant slice it open and there ya go.
lmasters35 5
This happened to me when I was in elementary - I had a burn, the teachers put aloe vera cream on it and it hurt really bad like it was burning and I had to wash it off. Then this kid sneaked out to the front and brought me the tip of an aloe plant leaf, I used that and it felt great. TLDR; Screw preservatives, get it straight from the plant.
finch01 18
just cake more on to take care of the itch
josiem 11
And risk a more serious - possibly life-threatening - reaction?
jackiemora 18
:(
CuMorrigu 14
Yeah it sucks. I've found the only thing that helps is standing under running water. If your family is anything like mine they'll just tell you you're either faking it for the attention or to just suck it's not that bad.
TVKill3r 15
Wow you have a shit family 52
MandieL 27
I too am allergic to aloe and found out when I shaved my armpits with my husbands shaving cream. I couldn't put my arms down for a week I had such a bad rash. I feel for you OP! I hope you get better soon.
tchapps 2
Should've put calamine on it anyway. I have no sympathy for noobs. You deserved it.