Emollients topical for Dry Skin User Reviews (Page 4)

• K8a...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2018

"I love this lotion. My skin was dry on my legs and arms, and now, after using Dermasil, I have softer and smoother skin in those areas. I am really satisfied. It also absorbs easily and leaves no greasy feel."

• She...
• July 28, 2019

"Omg, I used this Gold Bond Ultimate Healing and had the worst experience ever. My entire body felt like it was on fire, the itching was at 10+. It took me a few days to figure out what was going on, as I was actually using this lotion to stop the itch, not realizing that this was the cause. I found out when I was trying to moisturize my feet, and they flared up to a 10 immediately. Also, I cannot do my dishes, as my hands are extremely sensitive. So disappointed with this product."

• Ale...
• February 7, 2020

"I bought Blistex orange mango blast while going into work because it was on sale for $1.99, and now I guess I know why. I used this product at work about 2 times over 3 hours, and my lips started to burn and turned bright red. I put some ice on them and nothing. Now this morning, I woke up with lips that are super swollen and hives at the bottom! I’m very angry that this has happened to so many people, and you can still buy this product."

• Ski...
• October 1, 2009

"Cracked, dry, and itchy skin on my hands is much better after three weeks of use. I no longer fear getting my hands wet, which used to cause a flare-up of eczema, especially on my knuckles. This is the best results I have had from any treatment in years. The only problem I did have was after putting it on my face after shaving (as directed by my doctor), vapors from the cream irritated my eyes."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2021

"I tried this on my legs tonight for the first time, and they are on fire! No recent shave or anything else that would bring such a reaction on. Definitely going in the trash! I’ve used it on my hands before, but didn’t notice any improvement in dryness."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2022

"I have been using Mederma since 2009 for my previous surgeries. It made all my scars disappear, and I also noticed my skin got a little lighter and faded with my complexion. I love it… Thank you to the maker. ❤️"

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2019

"This gave me an extreme allergic reaction over my entire body. Within three days, my feet were blood red, extremely itchy, hot, and uncomfortable. Finally, I had to go to the emergency room. Treatment was only for my left foot, however, both feet, both legs, my entire stomach, my mouth, and lips are swollen. Inside my nose is scabbed. Still itching deep into my palms and cannot stop clawing my palms. I have discontinued for 5 days now and am still itching! I still look like a burn victim with an extensive rash. My doctor did not recommend I place Mederma on moist skin. He also tried to push this off on a new soap? New food? What the heck!"

• RMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2020

"I had non-infected, red spots, as well as uncolored bumps on my thighs and the back of my arms I thought might be from clogged pores or hair follicles. I tried CeraVe with salicylic acid, applying after showering. After the third application, I awoke with what others described: elephant skin with large raised portions of skin that seemed like water was pooling under the surface, hundreds of red spots that were not there before, and a mild tingling I associate with too much sun. My first thought was to take Benadryl, but the symptoms reduced significantly after my next shower. I chalk the whole experience up to my sensitive skin, plus an obvious reaction to the ingredients in the product."

• hjr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 13, 2019

"I give this product a nine-at least. I have excess dry skin on my legs and arms. Sometimes it's so dry that I itch. This lotion is the only thing I have found that actually works and keeps working throughout the day. I apply a nice coat over my legs and arms daily. No more dry skin or itchiness. It's easy to find and affordable. I've even found it in the Dollar Store. I recommend trying it as a body lotion...it really works!!!"

• no...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2015

"Biafine was awesome at treating my dry skin areas of my elbows, knees, and feet. I live in an area where it is cold most of the time, and my skin gets super dry in the winter. Biafine treated the dryness and helped my skin heal up good."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2020

"Absolutely horrible. On the second week of using Skin Renewing Retinol Serum around my eye area, my skin began to burn when I applied it. I woke up one morning with huge, scaly patches all over my eyes. My under-eyes now look and feel like elephant skin! This has been the worst experience I have ever had with a “beauty product.”"

• glo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2012

"I had two facial skin biopsies performed by a dermatologist who gave me several packets of Polysporin to aid in wound healing. I had a horrible reaction to this salve (itching, redness, draining). I went back to this doctor who looked at the wounds and told me I had an allergic reaction, discontinued it, and substituted it with Vaseline. After several days of using Vaseline, this also didn't help at all. I went to another dermatologist who examined my wounds and gave me two sample tubes of Biafine. Within two days, I was so much better. Redness, itching, and wound weeping were down considerably. I firmly believe that if I had Biafine right away, I would not have suffered as I did."

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2019

"I’ve been using this for about 6-7 days, and it was fine at first. My skin felt clean, and out of nowhere, my acne has gotten worse-a pimple a day, and then multiple ones. My face started drying out and itching, and my acne seems to look more like a rash now. Above my lips, it started to peel, and my face feels hot and swollen. I also had a severe swollen throat, which I’ve never experienced, and a hoarse cough and pain in my throat every time I would swallow. The moisturizer made my skin feel oily and over-hydrated, and my lips are red all around, and it just sucks walking around looking like a clown."

• Sat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2015

"Our baby girl had eczema, and the normal oat bath and moisturizing routine was not helping. We had to see a pediatric dermatologist who prescribed EpiCeram for regular use and hydrocortisone cream for the more stubborn instances. We were honestly skeptical about using EpiCeram and did not think this overpriced product would help, but nevertheless gave it a try. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the product worked very well for our baby, and the eczema almost disappeared within 48 hours of usage. I have to agree with the reviewer earlier who mentioned that the cream creates more of a stinging sensation for the baby than a tingling sensation as mentioned by the manufacturers. Happy to be proven wrong in this instance."

• Dev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2020

"I was also one of the unlucky ones that experienced getting a very bad red, raised, extremely itchy rash. Couldn’t for the life of me figure out what was going on, went to the doctor and got a cortisone shot and was on steroids for a week and nothing helped... because I kept using the lotion. Finally narrowed it down and googled Gold Bond allergic reaction... sure enough it’s the lotion. I guess I’m just thankful I finally figured it out. Definitely won’t be using ever again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2019

"This stuff has been magical for my eczema and rashes on my hands! I've previously tried strong prescription steroid creams with no effect. I put this on a forming rash, and it's gone within a couple of hours."

• Mal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2015

"My grandson had a severe diaper rash. Well, his boom boom was severely irritated from him having watery bowel movements for months. I would clear it up, and it would come back. Soon as I applied it, he was all smiles and back to being busy. Prior, my daughter read the can rather than Googling its uses. I came in from work, laid my grandson down, and told her to hold his arms while I applied the Bag Balm. It's like he knew what it was going to do. No scratching, no grabbing at his secret area. This stuff is a true lifesaver. So whoever made the recommendation, God bless you."

• Cok...
• February 27, 2020

"Went to see my derm about a spot above my eyebrow and my hella dry skin, and she knew right away that I have basal cell carcinoma above my eyebrow and a rash all over my face that isn't dry skin. They did a biopsy of the cancer and then gave me a sample of this EpiCeram for the rash/dry skin. I instantly fell in love with this medicine and then noticed how expensive it is. You can get it much cheaper through your derm, so that's what I will have to do, but this medicine has already made a serious difference in my skin in less than 12 hours."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2020

"I’ve used this Bag Balm on many patients in a nursing home setting! It has cleared up irritation from being wet many times a day and night! Apply a small amount to protect the area from urine and loose bowels! There’s no reason for elderly patients to suffer when this stuff is available, and it’s not expensive! I know I've bought it for 31 years!"

• Zah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2020

"I used this product for about 2 weeks, eventually stopped because I experienced more redness of the skin and what seemed like breakouts that were inflamed. I decided to try it back a few days ago, thinking maybe it gets bad before it gets good, again, the same issues. Really thought this product was best for my skin since it's made up of mostly everything to use for dry or dehydrated skin."

• Rea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2018

"My daughter tried this per her dermatologist. First 2 times it didn’t bother her, except she thought another product for blackheads might be causing some stinging. The third time she used it (it was the only thing put on her face after showering with products she has used for years), she went to class, and by 4-5 hours later, she had horrible, awful redness, especially around and under her eyes, and it feels like a sunburn. Washed face, has splashed it several times, and waiting to see if an ER visit will be necessary. Wish I could post a pic of what this stuff caused - it is very scary, and she is away at college. Thank God there is a roommate there who could help in an emergency. Internet research reveals quite a few irritation reactions and a number affecting eyes."

• mur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2017

"Two days ago, I purchased a Blistex tube called Orange Mango Blast. It smells great, however, it has caused my lips to swell and burn. Normally, I use the mint Blistex and never experience anything like this. Medicinal ingredients are different. Is that the cause of the swelling?"

• Hoa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2018

"For five minutes a day, five days a week, seven weeks, I had radiation therapy on my vocal cords. Redness quickly developed. The last week, I had gruesome, raw-looking, painful gouges on my neck. The medicine from my caretakers was painful on these. My sister, Sheri, reminded me of 'Bag Balm.' As a family, we have used this product for several generations. I put some on liberally. Pain was minimized and healing started. The visual difference before and after is startling. Great goop!"

• Hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2023

"Used Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy and developed a very itchy, pimple-like rash that ended with welts and continued for 6 days. I showered to remove the cream and used antihistamines by mouth and 1 percent hydrocortisone cream on the skin. I have used other products by Aveeno with no reaction but will stop all use in the future. Day seven and I am still itching."

• Anonymous
• May 21, 2010

"My 4-month-old baby boy has used this for a week, and within 2 days of use, I noticed a big improvement in his skin. It had become soft again, not so dry and rough. The only problem is he screams every time we put it on him, so it's more like stinging for the first 10-15 minutes, rather than tingling as listed in side effects."