Emollients topical and Bumps: What Users Say

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

For Dry Skin "Used CeraVe as I heard it was good for sensitive/dry/eczema-prone skin. After a couple of days of using the cleanser and moisturizer, my face and neck broke out in tiny red itchy bumps ALL OVER. It wasn't patches, it was a rash completely covering my skin - never had anything like it before. I stopped using immediately. Solved it by washing my skin with only water for the next week or so and used hydrocortisone cream mixed in with my Aveeno moisturizer all over the affected area. So disappointed, but obviously some products don't work for everyone. I suggest you take care and patch test if you're considering buying!"

• ele...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2020

For Dry Skin "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!!!"

• Ecz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2021

For Dry Skin "I bought Eucerin because some doctor said it is good for dry skin and eczema. I noticed that I've been having itch all over my body with some rash/little bumps for weeks. I couldn't even sleep. It was so bad! I thought I had bed bugs in my bed or I ate something that triggered some unknown allergies. But nope! After observing for days of using the product vs. another cream/lotion, I figured out that Eucerin was the culprit. So sad and mad about it at the same time."

• Mur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2018

For Dry Skin "I seem to be the rare exception, but I used Mederma for approximately five days, and by day five, I had a golf ball-size round area that looks like millions of raised, angry red bumps. They are very rough to the touch, and so far, after stopping all product application, have not reduced in size, but the redness is more of a bright pink now."

• MPC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2023

For Dry Skin "I used the moisturizing cream on my face because of my very dry skin. After using for 3 days, I developed a reaction with red bumps and itching. Use of the cream on my legs and arms did not cause a reaction. It is too strong for the face."

• tip...
• February 1, 2018

For Dry Skin "I bought this same lip balm, Blistex Orange Mango Blast, and my lips swelled up, and now they are bumpy, scaly, and burning! I have been putting plain Vaseline on my lips because they are so dry and chapped. I believe it was this lip balm because I have had no other problems before using this product!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2022

For Dry Skin "I used this on my hands tonight for the first time ever. Within five minutes, I had intense itching, redness, swelling, and bumps. I had to wash my hands twice and rinse them under cold water. The itching has subsided, but my hands are still swollen, red, and have bumps. I threw the rest away, never again."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2022

For Dry Skin "I used Eucerin Christmas Eve for the first time and again on Christmas Day for dry skin on my hands. Both hands turned red, swelled up terribly, became hot to the touch, and itched badly, and I got weird bumps on the back of my hands around my wrists and up toward my forearms. I threw the bottle away. I am still experiencing the symptoms, but they are becoming milder on the 3rd day."

• Doc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2022

For Dry Skin "My teen daughters have used Cetaphil products for quite a few years on the recommendation of our dermatologist. It's always worked very well. I just bought more of the daily cleanser for them, and the bottles say 'new and improved.' Soon after using it, their skin began to burn and turn red and bumpy. I applied cortisone cream, which helped a bit, but it is still red and sore this morning. Imagine a 13-year-old going to school with her skin looking like that -- how humiliating. I see in these comments that this is happening to lots of people using the new version. Why did they change a perfect product? I don't know which ingredient is the culprit, but we'll be searching for another brand."

• Nel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2022

For Dry Skin "I used the Neutrogena transparent facial bar soap for several years, thinking it was a mild and gentle soap for my face. I had no problems for a long time, but recently my face began breaking out with nasty bumps that were itchy and red. I thought it was a reaction to food, and I never thought of the soap as being the cause of this. But after realizing that the only thing could be the soap, I stopped using it, and my face has cleared up. I no longer have the bumps and itching. I guess one must need to be aware that this soap may not be good for long-term use, despite that it is 'dermatologist recommended.'"

• Nel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2022

For Dry Skin "I used the Neutrogena transparent facial bar soap for several years, thinking it was a mild and gentle soap for my face. I had no problems for a long time, but recently my face began breaking out with nasty bumps that were itchy and red. I thought it was a reaction to food, and I never thought of the soap as being the cause of this. But after realizing that the only thing could be the soap, I stopped using it, and my face has cleared up. I no longer have the bumps and itching. I guess one must need to be aware that this soap may not be good for long-term use, despite that it is 'dermatologist recommended.'"

• Hel...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 8, 2022

For Dry Skin "I have been using Aveeno eczema cream for my face for 8 years, recommended to all my friends and family. It was perfect, until I developed rashes and hives, sensitive and bumpy, oozing and flaking skin just on the face. It has been a whole year and got better recently, and without realizing it may be Aveeno, I've decided to put it on again and it immediately gave me back the rashes and oozing again. This needs to be put off shelves."

• Tat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2020

For Dry Skin "I started using the Blistex Fruit Smoothies Strawberry Coconut as well. Noticed itchy bumps around my lips, then they swelled. I immediately washed it off and took an antihistamine. Hope it works out for me. Right this minute, my lips are on fire."

• Fru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2022

For Dry Skin "A couple of weeks ago, I used a brand new Blistex Fruit Smoothies Strawberry Coconut chapstick. I noticed that my lips started to swell and become scaly, red, and bumpy. I didn’t know what it was, so I went to the pharmacist, who told me it was an allergic reaction. It looked like I had red bumps all around the outer ring as if I had lip injections. It finally calmed down with antihistamines after several days. Then last week, I used the Blistex again, and my lips literally doubled in size and were burning, itching, scaly, and bumpy within hours. I even had difficulty breathing and a tingly throat. I took antihistamines and immediately phoned the doctor. The only change I had was the Blistex, so I went online and found dozens of other similar experiences with this horrible product. I cannot understand how this is on the market, especially since reactions can become worse over time. Absolutely terrible product."

• Sam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2021

For Dry Skin "I have been dealing with bumpy, itchy, burning patches on my face for some time. Saw a dermatologist. Have spent months eliminating various foods from my diet, thinking that was the issue. Went on vacation…not using the Cetaphil cleanser for over a week. My face has not felt this good for a long time. I never thought a soap for sensitive skin would be the issue. Now I’m reading lots of stories about people with the same experiences. I’m not crazy; it’s the soap. Never using it again!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2022

For Dry Skin "Started using CeraVe on my dry legs, feet, and elbows, and by the second day I had small red, itchy bumps all over my skin. So glad I did not use it on my face. I have never had an allergic reaction to a lotion or cream. My legs look and feel sunburned. This should have a warning label. I took Benadryl to stop the itching."

• Use...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 16, 2021

"Was using this cleanser for over 2 years. Sadly, I tried using it again yesterday due to my oily skin and unfortunately developed an allergic reaction to it. Face was really red, irritated, bumpy, and had little tiny white heads all around the cheek area and chin. Can’t be the same about this product as I used to. Wouldn’t recommend to extremely sensitive skin."

• Day...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2023

"I used Rapid Wrinkle Repair one time, and the next day I got a painfully bright red rash on my cheeks, swollen bags under my eyes, and irritated dry patches and bumps in other areas of my face and neck. Three days later, these symptoms have not subsided, and my skin is horrific. Do not use this terrible product unless you want to take a week or two off work and not go out in public."

• Ark...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2017

For Dry Skin "Used for 2 days and broke out in a red, bumpy rash all over my legs, arms, and shoulders. A week later, still have bumps and redness. Have been treating it."

• Bon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2020

For Dry Skin "I used the hypotonic serum, and the next day my skin was itchy, red, and bumpy, and my face was swollen. I put on calamine lotion, and my face felt cool instead of warm. My skin is better today."