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Underarm chemical burn
Posted by:
veganrawdude
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Date: September 05, 2012 03:04AM SO, I was at the gym and after workout used a buddy's "Axe" deoderant spray. I usually use some natural stuff I have, but ran out.
Immediately I felt a burning/stinging sensation and ran to the sink & washed it off. Too late, I now have a nasty chemical burn in the whole armpit area. I have used antibiotic ointment for a couple of days but it doesn't seem to be improving very much. Any suggestions for some quick healing? Re: Underarm chemical burn
Posted by:
banana who
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Date: September 05, 2012 03:29AM Fresh aloe leaf. Either buy a plant or I know Whole Foods sells large slices of them at a good price.
(The gel, of course. But only FRESH. The other stuff sucks.) Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2012 03:30AM by banana who. Re: Underarm chemical burn
Posted by:
veganrawdude
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Date: September 05, 2012 03:36AM I have two large aloe plants - I will try that. Don't know why I didn't think of that myself... 
I did apply some calamine lotion the other day and it stung/burned as much as the initial deoderant did. Usually that lotion provides some relief. Re: Underarm chemical burn
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: September 06, 2012 03:57PM I've experienced this and I feel your pain, veganrawdude! Aloe, definitely!
Also, the entire AXE body "care" line is made of the devil's spit, so it's no wonder. Re: Underarm chemical burn
Posted by:
veganrawdude
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Date: September 07, 2012 02:37AM "Also, the entire AXE body "care" line is made of the devil's spit, so it's no wonder." LOL - agreed!
To my dismay, both of my Aloe plants are dried up. Guess I haven't been caring for them properly. The are both over a 8" or so tall and are green/healthy looking, but the leaves are completely flat with nothing in them... Never had that happen before. Is there any way to nurse these plants back to life? Re: Underarm chemical burn
Posted by:
veganrawdude
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Date: September 18, 2012 10:33AM Update -
I am still dealing with this. From what I understand, I have contact dermatitis resulting from the chemical spray. A couple of co-workers suggested hydrocortisone creams. I tried that, and it stung & didn't really do anything for me other than irritate it more. Some searches for natural healing turned up vitamin E, coconut oil, natural oils. I had some coconut oil on hand and used it for the last two days. It is messy, but I am getting relief & healing from it. I have also used Almond oil, which is less messy, and that seems to work as well. Re: Underarm chemical burn
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: September 22, 2012 01:11PM You really can't go wrong with coconut oil; it's kind of a cure-all for topical irritations. It's good that you're going the "natural" route.
Speedy healing to ya  Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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