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I'm currently having an allergic reaction to deodorant, help, what should i do?
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See below: 1. Stop using it 2. Wash the area with soap and water if possible 3. Take a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) if you tolerate it 4. If trouble breathing, face/tongue/lip swelling, or severe painful rash, call 911. 5. See your doctor at some point to determine your actual allergy and what to do next incl alternatives.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Contact allergy: You may be allergic to one of the ingredients in the deodorant but that ingredient may well be shared by many other brands as well. First try to experiment with another brand , the more different the ingredients the better. It may take up to 72 hrs for you to find out. If all else fail, consider trying just an antiperspirant powder or even baking soda. In the meanwhile, try hydrocortisone cream
Answered 5/9/2017
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