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Anyone had issues with deodorant causing rashes?

Posted on 10/3/24 at 2:17 pm
Posted by poncho villa
DALLAS
Member since Jul 2010
18234 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 2:17 pm
I have always had issue with Old Spice gel deodorant ever since I can remember. I switched to the powder (white) version and have been fine ever since.

Last year I noticed that I would get a pretty nasty in my armpit sometimes. It was always random when it happened so I didn't think much of it.

Fast forward to this year, I have tried every deodorant brand that I know of and I always have a massive rash under my arm. Within hours after using deodorant. Has anyone had any success with a brand? I have used non aluminum and hypoallergenic deodorant and they still tear me up.

Topical steroid cream is the only thing that makes that rash go away.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
34658 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 2:23 pm to
any gel deodorant does that to me
Posted by Freauxzen
Washington
Member since Feb 2006
38002 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 2:31 pm to
Try something Tallow based.

Posted by TideCPA
Member since Jan 2012
12168 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 2:57 pm to
quote:


I have always had issue with Old Spice gel deodorant ever since I can remember. I switched to the powder (white) version and have been fine ever since.

Last year I noticed that I would get a pretty nasty in my armpit sometimes. It was always random when it happened so I didn't think much of it.
Literally has happened to me in the last couple months. Always used the Old Spice white deodorant/antiperspirant (20+ years) and randomly started breaking out about two months ago. Switched to the gel (aluminum free) version and it got worse, so I don't think it's the aluminum. Wonder if Old Spice added something weird to the formula within the last year or two?

I've been trying to find one that doesn't tear me up since August but not having much success.
This post was edited on 10/3/24 at 2:58 pm
Posted by KoozieKing
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2015
213 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 3:16 pm to
Gel has always done it to me as well. The spray works the best for me now.
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
43168 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 3:36 pm to
Switched to Native based off recommendations I got here. No issues so far.
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
30589 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 6:00 pm to
quote:

Switched to Native based off recommendations I got here. No issues so far.


They make deodorant??? Does it hold up to a decent amount of sweat?
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
17465 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 8:07 pm to
Same issue with the gel. Haven't had an issue with the solid deodorant.
Posted by TigerGrl73
Nola
Member since Jan 2004
21356 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 8:54 pm to
I bought Vanicream deodorant for my mom. Everything else breaks her out.
Posted by go ta hell ole miss
Member since Jan 2007
14026 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 9:31 pm to
Arm & Hammer Fresh deodorant is pretty awesome. Never any rashes and it works really well.
Posted by Lawyered
The Sip
Member since Oct 2016
34531 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 9:34 pm to
Yeah the gels are terrible and for me it’s the fragrance . I’m pretty sensitive to fragrances as well and those in deodorants often make my armpits red

I use degree ultra clear ( it does have aluminum in it ) but no hard fragrance and have no issues for years with it
Posted by 03GeeTee
Oklahomastan
Member since Oct 2010
3392 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 6:02 am to
Old Spice used to do this to me. Switched to Degree years ago and no more problems.
Posted by Lazy But Talented
Member since Aug 2011
14857 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 6:41 am to
quote:

Switched to Native based off recommendations I got here. No issues so far.



They also have a "sensitive skin" version as well is what I use.

I ran out once and used a different brand that I had laying around and I'm pretty sure it gave me a rash
This post was edited on 10/4/24 at 7:07 am
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
56695 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 7:10 am to
I just don’t wear deodorant anymore and that seemed to fix it
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
81650 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 8:44 am to
Gel deodorants have always caused rashes so I have had to use the white sticks for a long time. Have since moved to Native deodorant a couple years ago to get rid of a lot of the crap that my body absorbs
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
43168 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 8:56 am to
It’s a deodorant and not an antiperspirant. I specifically wanted one without a ton of chemicals in it. I walk a lot during the day outside in Alabama. I sweat a good bit and this stuff has held up just as good as anything else I’ve tried.
Posted by metallica81788
NO
Member since Sep 2008
9568 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 9:42 am to
Been using Old Spice gel forever but it's doing it more often to me now
I don't like the white sticks gets everywhere on my clothes so those are out

Definitely following this for some alternatives
Posted by KI5NKM
Member since Jul 2021
176 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 6:37 pm to
Primally pure FTW been using it for 6+ years
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
9913 posts
Posted on 10/5/24 at 8:03 pm to
Did your undershirt fabric or seam lines change on the undershirt? Did your body change to where the fabric moves and bunches differently?

DO seems to create “crust” on fabrics during the day (which never seem to go away after washing.) it may just be mechanical irritation.
Posted by TGR
NOLA
Member since Feb 2007
6271 posts
Posted on 10/5/24 at 8:18 pm to
quote:

I bought Vanicream deodorant for my mom. Everything else breaks her out.


This is what the dermatologist had recommended when I had this issue. Good product.
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