Hypoallergenic

[jennyjoan]

I need to buy hypoallergenic detergent - where can I get it. Thanks

[Prudie]

In all the supermarkets i'd have thought. There are several brands, particularly those designed for babies.

[jennyjoan]

right prudie - I did look in Sainsbury online there but nothing came up. I will look when next in the actual store.

[Mamyalynne]

Lots of people with allergies etc swear by Soap Nuts - you use about 6 in a small mesh bag.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Salveo-Eco-Friendly-Detergent-Vegetarian-Approved/dp/B001DHVUTY


Not sure where else they are available, think Ocado stock some though.

[jennyjoan]

thanks for that link Mamy - had a nosey - I need the hypo detergent for my smalls as I think the normal washing powder are involved in skin irritation that has been going on for a year now - I am pretty much at the end of my tether with it.

[Mamyalynne]

Sounds awfully uncomfortable JJ - hope you find a solution.


Has the GP confirmed that's what may be the cause?

[jennyjoan]

no - don't like anybody looking at my bits. LOL as usual I am trying every lotion and potion there is in the pharmacy

[Mamyalynne]

You know what I'm going to say don't you?


Doctors see 'bits' every single day - it's their job, go and see someone.

Please.

[Samuraisan]

You really should let your GP have a look. I always think to myself I haven't got anything he/she hasn't seen a million times. If it's driving you nuts and making you so uncomfortable, you really should lie back and think of England.

[jennyjoan]

well i'll give the hypo detergent a chance when I get it. I have bought new underwear and will try new ones every day for a week and see if I improve compared to the washed ones. Sorry to be detailed here - did think it should have been in body and soul.

[Mamyalynne]

Don't be sorry - it is likely something easily solved if you seek advice.

Take care.

[nungate]

I started using Surcare for my personal laundry a few years ago as I became sensitive to the usual products I used. Not had any trouble since, I use the powder and the fabric conditioner the rest of the family use the other stuff.
I usually find it in Sainsbury or Asda

[anneasquith]

conn. find a female pharmacist, describe your symptoms, they may be able to help,

[ladybirder]

jj make sure you use unperfumed soap when washing your 'bits'.

[jennyjoan]

Thanks all - I have been to the pharmacist about 4 times - just there on Wed and I am trying a different cream.

ladybirder - have been using unperfumed products for years - well Simple shower gel for the simple girl LOL and pharmacist has advised another gel.

[anneasquith]

go on conn. find a female gp.

[jennyjoan]

Hi Anne - sometimes this thing clears up and I get a bit of peace. But what happens since it takes 2-3 weeks to get a doctor's appointment that's the time it clears up and so I would feel a fraud if she could see nothing.

[anneasquith]

if it keeps coming back conn. it needs to be investigated, please see gp.