Health: Today, I found out I'm allergic to bug repellent. So instead...

By adamwilcockson - 18/09/2014 04:05 - Australia - Brisbane

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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By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 18:42 - United States - Lebanon

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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By Ashley - 15/04/2021 21:30

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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By Anonymous - 12/12/2011 20:23 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 08/10/2015 02:31 - United States - Salt Lake City

Today, I found out I'm allergic to mosquito repellent. I fly out on a two month trip to India on Saturday. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/10/2019 00:01 - United States - Tampa

Today, I'm allergic to not only bug spray, but also mosquitos. I'm staying at a bug-infested lake for 5 days. FML

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By anonymous - 10/02/2010 20:59 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 26/05/2010 20:14 - Switzerland

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

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By kaylajere - 26/05/2010 08:17 - United States

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

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By Username - 28/07/2011 21:36 - United States

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

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Nice spread

By Anonymous - 19/02/2016 20:36 - United States - Denver

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

Thursday 18 September 2014 16:51

That would bug me

Psychicgirl17 18

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:37

His skin feels like it's on fire. How is that the bright side? I'd rather be itchy from bug bites

Comments

PenguinBitch 43

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:11

If you keep scratching, your skin is going to turn a delicious maple red color, resembling bacon. More bugs will come.

WCARlover 34

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:22

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

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:32

Lots of benadryl OP!

Brandi_Faith 33

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:42

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

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:39

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

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:43

Well DUH!

mageepaigeee44 15

Thursday 18 September 2014 18:24

I'm sorry but I don't see any obvious statements in this fml that warrant a "well DUH" comment.

brand125 17

Thursday 18 September 2014 22:20

wrong fml?

SeriousJoker72 18

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:48

Avon's skin so soft body wash doubles as bug repellent, maybe give that a shot when you're feelin brave?

katydid91 31

Thursday 18 September 2014 17:53

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!