Emollients topical for Dry Skin User Reviews (Page 2)
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Reviews for Emollients topical
- Not...
- September 23, 2019
"After a few hours of using this product (Blistex Fruit Smoothie Strawberry Coconut), my lips were burning, red, and swollen. Haven't used this product in almost 24 hours, and it is still swollen, sore, red, and burning. Do not buy this product."
- Mev...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 1, 2022
"I am a 53-year-old with fair skin, and I'm starting to notice more dark circles, dry skin, and puffiness under my eyes. I did a search online and found good reviews for CeraVe Eye Repair Cream, but after using it for two nights, I noticed a HORRIBLE reaction. It made my under-eyes all puffy and red, with elephant-like wrinkles and flaking. Clearly, I was having a bad reaction and stopped use of this product immediately. Days later, I am using a hydrocortisone topical cream and taking an antihistamine I usually start taking around this time of year anyway for seasonal allergies. So far, I'm only noticing a minor improvement. I found it both heartening and disturbing to see so many people have had the same reaction I experienced. I will be reporting this product to the FDA. I can't understand how it is still on the market! Avoid it!"
- Anonymous
- January 14, 2012
"EpiCeram cream is amazing for eczema! The same day I applied the cream, I noticed and felt a difference within a few hours. Two days later, the eczema on my eyelids and around my mouth was clear. I use the cream sparingly, and it works better than ANY other prescription. My insurance didn't cover it, but I'm so glad I took a chance and paid for it. It was well worth the $$. Hopefully, it will soon be available over the counter!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 13, 2023
"I have never had a reaction to a body cream or facial cleanser before. However, for 8 months after using CeraVe, I have had hives and carry an EpiPen for throat closures that I now get. I have seen multiple specialists and had multiple blood and allergy tests, and nothing has come up as a reason for the reactions. I have read some of the reviews for CeraVe, and I think my symptoms may be related to its use. If you are going to use this medication, be aware of the side effects before using it."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 20, 2019
"I used CeraVe Moisturizing Cream for Normal to Dry Skin on my face on the 18th of April, and by the 19th, I had dry, itchy, red patches all over my face. It is now the 20th, and the red rash has calmed somewhat but is still there, and it's still itchy. Taking Benadryl until I can see my doctor. I had heard great things about this cream and am extremely disappointed. Hoping the drugstore I bought it at will take it back. I used it once!"
- Doo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 4, 2017
"I have suffered from eczema-especially on and around my eyelids, and rosacea all over my face for about 5 years now. (Started when I was about 35.) If I sit next to a fire, my face gets hot and breaks out, if I am out in the cold, my face breaks out. My skin was dry and flaky and felt like my face was chapped all the time. I was having to apply moisturizer 5-6 times a day. It was awful! I've been using EpiCeram for 2 weeks, and my skin has been completely transformed! My skin is super smooth and hydrated, my eczema is totally gone. My face is not breaking out from heat/cold! My pore size looks smaller. This stuff is amazing! I wish I could take a bath in it!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 16, 2022
"I just used this product for 3 days in a row. Woke up day 4 with red burns on my face where wrinkle repair was applied. Very sore and irritating. I did have a low-grade fever but did not put the two side effects together right away. I will be returning this product to where I purchased it. I will warn everyone I know about this awful experience with this product. I guess I will learn to embrace my wrinkles."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 23, 2022
"Used this product 1 time (after washing my face with Dove bar soap (I've used Dove for over 10 years)) and at first, it made my face feel really smooth and softer than normal. The next morning, I woke up with a rash all over my face, and my face felt as though all moisture had been sucked out of it. Day 2, after only using it that one time, I woke up with my face swollen, still having the rash and still feeling like I've been in a desert with no sunscreen or water for days. Really hoping I don't have to go to the doc to get this cleared up. Won't ever use this product again."
- Zen...
- May 24, 2020
"I used Eucerin for blemishes. After 4 nights' use, I woke with a rash on my face that I'm struggling to get rid of. The rash burns throughout the day. I'm afraid to continue using it as it might worsen the rash... The rash looks like an acne breakout."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 5, 2020
"I had been using Blistex lip conditioning serum, and my lips had become extremely dry, so I continued to put more and more on, not even considering that the Blistex was causing the problem. My lips became swollen and burned. My lips now look very dark, like they have been burned. After reading all of the issues other people have been experiencing with this product, how is this company still allowed to sell this product? I’m so incredibly disappointed and in pain. This product is trash, and it has been thrown in the trash where it belongs. I will never, ever buy this product again and will tell everyone I know to don’t bother."
- Ric...
- July 29, 2020
"I think I have found the holy grail. I have been an eczema sufferer my whole life. I recently finished a 6-year topical steroid withdrawal NIGHTMARE after using steroids for many years. At first, it seemed as though my eczema had gone into remission, but after a few months, I noticed problems with my skin again, more with dryness and flaking than active eczema. I fought it for months with every alternative therapy, potion, oil, and diet out there with no success. Out of desperation, I visited the derm again, who prescribed me Elidel, which, in my opinion, is just as bad as steroids. It was by chance I came upon an article about EpiCeram. In a last-ditch effort, I had my derm prescribe it and decided to give it a try with zero expectations. This is only the second day I've used it, and it has completely changed my skin. I am in disbelief. I can't remember the last time my skin looked this smooth and normal. To all those suffering with this hellish condition, I urge you to give this a shot. EpiCeram is a game changer."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 26, 2020
"I used CeraVe on my skin, and it broke me out with hives. My entire body itched like crazy. I ended up taking 3 showers to feel better. Never will I use it again. I also had red spots on my body. Horrible product!"
- Tr6...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 12, 2022
"I used this lotion on my hands and elbows for dry skin. Within minutes, I broke out in hives all over my body. It was itching uncontrollably, and my face, eyes, lips, and hands swelled up like a balloon. I ended up in the ER with an epinephrine shot. This product needs to be taken off shelves. Hypoallergenic???? False advertising. Want to rate 0/10."
- Tig...
- July 24, 2019
"My face had bright red, almost raw patches of skin with no itching. Tried Aloe, Aveeno, and everything made it worse. EpiCeram was like a miracle product and the only thing that cleared it up. However, after using for a while and rebuilding the skin barrier, I end up with dry, flaky skin patches that then need mild exfoliation. I don’t know if this is from excess buildup of the skin barrier or not. It’s become a vicious cycle. I’ve become my own advocate. In conclusion, EpiCeram clears up rawness but then causes very dry, flaky patches. I don’t find it moisturizing, but it does help with raw skin."
- Joy...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 29, 2023
"I used Aveeno for Dry Skin Relief Body Wash four different times. Got big itchy welts on my arms, but mostly on my thighs and legs. Itched so bad I couldn't stand it. Quit using it, and the welts are finally going away. Don't know what ingredients are in it to cause this problem, but will not use it again."
- Cin...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 29, 2019
"I bought a set of 3 fruit smoothies Blistex lip balms. At work, I ran out of my Burt’s Bees and pulled these guys out. I have been using them at work for 3-4 days and couldn’t figure out why my lips hurt, were scaly, swollen, and really burning (where my lip meets the inside of my mouth). Then I figured out this is the only new thing I have done different. No outdoor time, no new foods, or new face lotions. And even only using them 6 hours a day (then other kinds at home), they have totally blown up my lips! I read these reviews and it confirmed my suspicions! Just don't use these! Yikes!"
- Mah...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 19, 2019
"Within minutes of using the strawberry coconut Blistex lip balm, my lips were itching and starting to swell. Hours later, they are puffed up and burning. Really painful. With so many negative reviews, this product should be pulled from shelves."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 9, 2021
"Used CeraVe Daily PM moisturizer. Beyond terrible!! It’s crazy, after reading so many negative reviews, that this is still recommended as a 'low allergen' 'non-comedogenic' product. A bit of backstory - I'm 34 years old, have mildly sensitive skin but never suffer from pimples or pigmentation issues as I am very strict with my diet: i.e., no sugar, no vegetable oils, no grains, no dairy, etc. Have been using this product for 3 weeks, and every day my skin is getting worse and worse! My face has become incredibly red on my forehead and cheeks and have developed quite severe pimples all over my forehead. Absolute disaster of a product."
- Lon...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 4, 2017
"I think some folks may be confused about what this is supposed to do and the days it takes to do it. It restores your skin's own barrier to help heal and prevent a 'break'-eczema and atopic dermatitis. You put it on first, then your prescription a few minutes later, if you need one. You use it for at least 2-4 weeks to strengthen your own skin from the damaged outer layer so it stops and prevents an active break(out). Almost nothing worked on me, including 'shielding lotions.' From their instructions: Should EpiCeram® be prescribed along with corticosteroids or a topical immunomodulator, it is recommended to apply EpiCeram® just a few minutes before applying steroids or topical immunomodulator to allow proper penetration."
- pro...
- November 30, 2010
"I have moderate eczema around my eyelids, and though cortisone-based creams do have a beneficial effect in bringing down the inflammation, irritation, scaling, dryness, and itching, I was concerned that long-term use would cause my skin to thin, and also that I might get glaucoma or cataracts. I decided to try EpiCeram after reading that Stanford medical researchers now believe that eczema is not an autoimmune disorder, but is caused by a breakdown of the skin's natural barrier due to dryness. The theory is that if you can re-moisturize the skin, outside insults from the environment will not trigger an attack. After using it for 5 days, EpiCeram worked amazingly well, but to avoid stinging in my eyes, I shut my eyes after applying to let it dry."
- Nat...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 7, 2022
"For years I've tried to use CeraVe cream because it's recommended by dermatologists, but every single time I apply it, it burns and turns my face red. I've tried the moisturizing cream, the lotion, and the hydrating cleanser too. They all burn and sting horribly, leaving my face red, sore, and splotchy. I also end up with more clogged pores and uneven skin texture too. I am surprised at how many other people have noticed these horrible effects, I thought it was only me."
- ele...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 27, 2020
"Last night I used the Raspberry Lemonade Blistex as a chapstick, and when I woke up the next morning, my lips felt very itchy. There were bumps on my lips, and it was red. I had a rash like it last year, but I realized it wasn't the same thing. I took Claritin, hoping to make it better because everyone says to use an antihistamine. I hope this helps!!!"
- Ash...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 12, 2021
"I decided to invest in more expensive skin care products. I don’t have problem skin, but I’m turning 40 next year and wanted to level up my skin care regimen. I bought CeraVe hydrating cleanser, and then after 2 weeks, I broke out in a rash all over my face. After 2 weeks, I’m still suffering and will be seeing a doctor tomorrow. I have zero issues with my skin. I just wanted to maintain my nice skin. I can’t believe I used this product that ruined my skin. I’m itchy all over my face!!"
- lol...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 5, 2021
"I have used CeraVe for both my hands and my face. I had no problems applying it on my face, and there was no reaction. However, when I put it on my hands (which are currently very irritated), they began to burn..."
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"My daughter used the orange mango smoothie lip balm last night, and her lips are twice their normal size. They are itchy and painful. She has either had an allergic reaction, or there is something seriously wrong with this product - having just now read all of these comments about allergic reactions. Blistex needs to pull these off the shelf and investigate what ingredient they used that is causing so many reactions. Don’t use this product."