Absolutely switch brands. I had this problem at one point when I was younger, when Always changed something in the chemistry of their pads. They added a scent or some sort of chemical, and I started having allergic reactions to them.

To switch brands, you'll probably have to talk to your mother. Just explain that you think you're having a reaction to the pads you're using, and that you want to try a different kind. Make sure that whatever you're getting is unscented.

This probably goes without saying, but make sure that you're not wearing your pads for too long, and I'll echo Razhie in saying that you should skip thongs while using pads.

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