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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
Venanzia 2
Get a real aloe plant. When you get burned, cut off a leaf, cut it in half, and apply the gel.
vaxanas 5
Get pure aloe!!
Inked0803 12
Sometimes lighting strikes twice
slap_u_much 6
I guess you could always buy an aloe Vera plant in your backyard next time. I have three patches in the backyard and is always a convenience when needed for burns or cuts
ExperimentV 9
Buy an Aloe Vera plant. You can use fresh juice instead of a gel with preservatives. Just break off a piece of the plant and squish it.
SailorSolaris 43
Buy an aloe plant! Worth it!
XtremeHeat 14
Sorry. You didn't deserve that, but the YDI counter was at 3,999. My OCD kicked in.
randybryant799 21
I'm assuming you mean aloe in a jar because aloe from an actual plant doesn't have preservatives in it.