Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 He may be allergic to it. My kids have allergies that don't show up sometimes for a month after using something. Kathy L. Angeldestiny's Dream Nursery Romanticsilk Crafts Please cast your vote for my site on the Top 100 www.romanticsilk.com London Cage Bird Connection London_Cage_Bird_Connection/?yguid=192859316 ----- Original Message ----- From: " themainers " <themainers@...> <health > Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:36 AM Subject: Armpit Rash > My husband broke out about a week ago and has a nasty armpit rash. He > had been using Tom's deoderant. He's been using a salve I made with > Calenula, Comfrey, Plantain and Goldenseal with Lavendar and Tea Tree > oil but it may stop the itch, it's not healing and this morning > appears to have spread. > > He now is trying Jewelweed. Any other suggestions? It is the only > location. He had recently switched to Tom's but had been using it > about 2 weeks prior to this breakout so not sure what it's from. He's > threatening to go the doctor.... > > Barb > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I got a nasty armpit rash when I used Tom's deodorant also. Not the regular Tom's, but some new and improved version, which I can't remember because I returned it. The regular one was okay. Maybe this was a longer-lasting one or something? Anyway, I used aloe gel and it went away very quickly as soon as I realized the deodorant was to blame and stopped using it. It's horribly painfully itchy. I don't blame him for wanting to go to the doctor, but he won't need to if he just stops using the deodorant and gives his skin a chance to heal. I contacted the company and let them know. You might want to do the same thing. I also took it back to Whole Foods (where I bought it) and got my money back and let them know. Sharyn > -----Original Message----- > From: health > [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of themainers > > My husband broke out about a week ago and has a nasty armpit > rash. He had been using Tom's deodorant. > > It is the > only location. He had recently switched to Tom's but had been > using it about 2 weeks prior to this breakout so not sure > what it's from. He's threatening to go the doctor.... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/251 - Release Date: 2/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I can only use one brand of deodorant, or I break out too. Is it red, and inflamed, and cracking kind of like mud does when it dries on the surface? That's how mine does when I use the wrong brand. I never use any kind of clear gel or anything that "dries clear" as those are the ones that bother me (it's white cakey stick or nothing for me). As far as healing goes, I found that AIR helped the most, and when I couldn't way on the couch with my arms UP, I used calamine lotion, as anything else burned too bad to apply. I didn't have any aloe though, aloe might be something to try. Oh, and of course don't put any type of deodorant on it now, until it's completely healed (people will just have to deal with him smelling for a while). If he can stand it, splashing the area with a diluted white vinegar and water mixture will "kill" any odors on the spot, so he could always carry a small squirt bottle of that around with him and make bathroom "touch ups" occasionally throughout the day if the odor is a big problem. Jennhttp://ucat.us No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/251 - Release Date: 2/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Barb, Has he tried stop using the deoderant? Basic question, I know, but I am entering late into the discussion. I know that we, as a society, are indoctrinated into thinking that we NEED deoderant. I haven't used it in years. My wife uses it regularly. She eats more animal protiens and fat, I am mostly vegi and raw. We both shower daily. I use natural soaps and such, she uses what makes her look and smell best. And she has more of a BO problem than I do. So, I would ask, if not already answsered, what is his dietery lifestyle? Peace, love, laughter “Humor is reason gone mad.” themainers <themainers@...> wrote: My husband broke out about a week ago and has a nasty armpit rash. Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi , He quit using the deoderant about a week or more ago. The rash is improving with aloe and open air. He's also been washing them at night with jewelweed soap. He's been using a vegetable oil soap of some kind ( I think it stinks) rather than the other stuff in the shower we normally use. We both sell real estate for a living, so going without deoderant isn't the best. We both eat mostly whole foods and not much processed but I'm definitely stricker about that than he is. His downfall is if we don't pack lunch and he's hungry he might grab something like a sub or burger. We don't do fast food at all and we eats tons of fresh fruit and veggies but neither of us are "raw". We both eat meat but have cut way back on serving sizes. He decided to just try a different "health food store" brand of deoderant as soon as his pits allow. Barb <deuteronomy2929@...> wrote: Barb, Has he tried stop using the deoderant? Basic question, I know, but I am entering late into the discussion. I know that we, as a society, are indoctrinated into thinking that we NEED deoderant. I haven't used it in years. My wife uses it regularly. She eats more animal protiens and fat, I am mostly vegi and raw. We both shower daily. I use natural soaps and such, she uses what makes her look and smell best. And she has more of a BO problem than I do. So, I would ask, if not already answsered, what is his dietery lifestyle? Peace, love, laughter Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Barb, Check the files... there are several "recipes" to make your own... or look for a deodorant crystal..... they are really good in my opinion. Suzibarb g <themainers@...> wrote: Hi , He quit using the deoderant about a week or more ago. The rash is improving with aloe and open air. He's also been washing them at night with jewelweed soap. He's been using a vegetable oil soap of some kind ( I think it stinks) rather than the other stuff in the shower we normally use. We both sell real estate for a living, so going without deoderant isn't the best. We both eat mostly whole foods and not much processed but I'm definitely stricker about that than he is. His downfall is if we don't pack lunch and he's hungry he might grab something like a sub or burger. We don't do fast food at all and we eats tons of fresh fruit and veggies but neither of us are "raw". We both eat meat but have cut way back on serving sizes. He decided to just try a different "health food store" brand of deoderant as soon as his pits allow. Barb <deuteronomy2929@...> wrote: Barb, Has he tried stop using the deoderant? Basic question, I know, but I am entering late into the discussion. I know that we, as a society, are indoctrinated into thinking that we NEED deoderant. I haven't used it in years. My wife uses it regularly. She eats more animal protiens and fat, I am mostly vegi and raw. We both shower daily. I use natural soaps and such, she uses what makes her look and smell best. And she has more of a BO problem than I do. So, I would ask, if not already answsered, what is his dietery lifestyle? Peace, love, laughter Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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