Emollients topical and Itching: What Users Say (Page 3)

• kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2020

For Dry Skin "After a few days of minor itching on my arms after using Aveeno, I awoke with a severe rash on areas of my body where I had applied this lotion. It cost me a sleepless night, a trip to the doctor, medication, and days of itching."

• KeK...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 3, 2018

For Dry Skin "I used the raspberry lemonade Blistex, and it has my lips itchy, burning, and blistering. I have just figured out that this is what's causing this reaction, as I have had it at least 5 times this year. I have been thinking it's something I ate."

• lob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2020

For Dry Skin "After using CeraVe Eye Repair Cream for two nights, I woke up at 2 a.m. with extreme itching around my eyes. I woke up, and they appeared wrinkly and red, so I washed it off, took a Benadryl, and went to bed. Woke up even worse, like very red, swollen elephant skin. Used some Vanicream HD (hydrocortisone), and later in the day it's still very red and hot all around my eyes. I don't understand it because the ingredients seem fairly innocuous."

• Ela...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2021

For Dry Skin "I purchased the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream to use daily for my dry skin. For about the last 4 months, I have broken out in hives that itched. A dermatologist first said it was poison ivy. A month later, the dermatologist said it was eczema. I have been treated with a prescription cream that helps. The rash is completely gone the following day, but I was also taking 2 Benadryls 3 times a day to control the itch. Lately, I have not used the CeraVe consistently, and it seemed to me that the rash was going away, and I used the CeraVe again after not using it for a few days, and now the rash is back full on. I wasted a lot of money on this product."

• Kri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 1, 2020

For Dry Skin "I have been using Blistex Mango Blast for years. I went to use it again one night (about 6 weeks ago) after not using it for a month or so. My lips became itchy, inflamed, and blistered. It took a couple of weeks to resolve. I opened a brand new one and tried it again, thinking that the other one may have been expired or contaminated. The blisters, rash, peeling, itching, and burning on my lips are even worse. It’s been a week, and my lips are still oozing and bleeding. I’m never using that again!"

• Kri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 1, 2020

For Dry Skin "I have been using Blistex Mango Blast for years. I went to use it again one night (about 6 weeks ago) after not using it for a month or so. My lips became itchy, inflamed, and blistered. It took a couple of weeks to resolve. I opened a brand new one and tried it again, thinking that the other one may have been expired or contaminated. The blisters, rash, peeling, itching, and burning on my lips are even worse. It’s been a week, and my lips are still oozing and bleeding. I’m never using that again!"

• Viv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2023

For Dry Skin "I have used Mederma Advance Gel and the Night Cream for two days and have experienced numbness on one side of my face and itching. My body became very hot and sweaty, and my throat feels sore. I am not sure what I should do."

• cub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2022

For Dry Skin "Dr. prescribed for dry skin. The burning sensation on first application is horrible. I stayed with it for 5 days, then red hive-like bumps began occurring by second day with terrible itching. It is the worst over-the-counter drug reaction I have ever had. I would not recommend."

• Jea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2021

For Dry Skin "I decided to try CeraVe because I suffer from eczema on my face and I tend to have dry patches of skin. I used this product the morning I got it, and my face immediately became irritated. I had red, itchy patches all over my face, especially on my eyelids, that felt hot to the touch. It's like my face was burning, and it actually made it more dry. I finally decided to wash my face a couple of times with my normal cleanser and use my normal moisturizer. It felt a little better after that, but is still itchy and red, my only relief right now is an ice pack. I am hoping within a couple of days it will subside. Horrible product."

• 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."

• Har...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2023

For Vaginal Dryness "I've been experiencing a lot of dryness and tearing, especially since my hysterectomy, and was recommended this to combat my symptoms; the side effects aren't really worth it, though. The discharge I can understand, but after a few uses, it feels like any irritation I had is just getting worse. It stings when I put anything in my vagina now, and since I also tried to use it externally, my vulva has been itching and burning for days. I wanted to be patient and see how I'd fare after a few more doses, but things just keep going downhill, so I'm going to find another product instead. Replens does help with dryness, but that's the only good thing I think I can say about it."

• Pri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 21, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "I have persevered with Replens pessaries on and off since menopause for over 5 years. It burns like crazy initially, and the pessaries scrape the skin going in. Very painful. This then turns to constant itching. There is momentary relief, having that feeling of lubrication, but by the next day, it has all fallen out, and back to square one again. The pain of insertion puts me off using it as it gives me urinary infections. I've been to about 6 different consultants who said there was nothing wrong with me, and I just didn't know where to turn. I have had no relief for nearly 6 years. Going to the toilet is painful, and sex is completely out the window."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2022

For Dry Skin "Wish I had found this page before I bought and used CeraVe moisturizer (ha!) cleanser. Three days in, my entire face is bright red, peeling around eyebrows especially. Three weeks of burning, itching skin. Finally, skin is calming down, from now on, water and no chemicals ever again. Rating 00000000000."

• Ouc...
• September 14, 2022

For Dry Skin "Left my Carmex at home, so I picked up some Blistex medicated lip balm. Within an hour of applying, my lips were drier than when I applied, they itched, were red, and swollen. Went to the doctor, turned out I got a chemical burn from the product. All I could do was apply aloe vera and burn gel. Took a few weeks, and now I'm left with scarring around my lips."

• Bur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2022

For Vaginal Dryness "My doctor recommended Replens, as I am suffering from severe vaginal dryness. I used my first applicator when I went to bed. Burning and itching immediately started, and it was so uncomfortable I did not sleep all night. In the morning, I had backache, nausea, and low-grade fever. I will not be using the product again."

• Dap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2022

For Dry Skin "My lips swelled so badly using Blistex Orange Mango Blast lip balm, and I had no idea what it was. It lasted nearly 6 weeks, and I finally went to the dermatologist, theorizing that it was because I got some of my Retin-A cream on my lips. She prescribed a steroid cream, which I used for 2 weeks, along with a different lip balm. All was well for a month, then I used the Blistex Orange Mango Blast again, and within 2 hours, my lips were swollen, red, and itchy again. I've used Blistex my whole life and don't know what this could be. A new ingredient or sensitivity? It's terrible and won't use again."

• 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."

• Col...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

For Dry Skin "I have been using Gold Bond Ultra cream for feet at night, and almost every night my feet would start itching within minutes of applying to feet quite often. I kept thinking my feet were just so dry that’s why they would itch at night. I can't believe it took me a while before I started suspecting it was the lotion causing me to itch my feet raw at night because it’s supposed to be hypoallergenic and moisturize dry feet. Something in it is causing the problem, and I’m not sure which ingredient, but I am not using it any longer."

• Bli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2022

For Dry Skin "I’ve never had a chapstick that I didn't like before, but then I tried Blistex. Absolutely horrible. Gave me swelling, itching, and redness after a light usage. I can’t imagine how horrible it would be if you put a decent amount on your lips. Holy moly, no. NEVER BUY BLISTEX! Wish I could rate it a zero or worse, 1 star gives more justice to the product than it deserves."

• 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!"

• Sub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2021

For Dry Skin "2 times now. Each time, had washed face and used toner (different toner and soap each time, and a moisturizer used for years). I avoided the area from nose to chin around lips with toner. Applied the chapstick as moisturizer. Within an hour of applying Strawberry Coconut Smoothie, my lips burned as if I had eaten something spicy. By 4 hours, lips swollen, corners starting to split, redness 1/4 inch around lips. Each time, at the start of irritation, rinsed every couple of hours, lips under cool water from faucet. 2nd day: blisters around inside of lips and they were swollen and burning, dry. The first time, used a mix of refrigerated honey, snail mucin, and aloe vera in a compress of medical gauze - then as dressing as needed to keep lips from drying. Day 3: swollen, burning, skin breaking and raw around edges. Rinsing and plain Aquaphor gel. Antihistamine not helping. Bumps and itching under bottom lip to where chin starts."

• BCh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2023

For Dry Skin "I have a rash all over my body that itches from using the Cetaphil Bar soap. I thought this brand was for sensitive skin. It does have perfume in it, which should have been a warning to me. I will continue to use the liquid soap."

• HLa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2020

For Dry Skin "I started to use the Cetaphil cleanser around Christmas. Since then, my eyes and neck have swollen up in hives. I've been to an allergist and had to be on a massive dose of prednisone. It went away finally after 4 months of the worst burning, itching feeling I've ever had."

• Ian...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2022

For Dry Skin "Tried it after reading good reviews, although I don’t quite know who’s writing the reviews, and immediately felt like I had severe sunburn on my face. When I woke up the next day, my face was red and swollen. I did a comparison on my arms with another product and CeraVe, the arm with the CeraVe felt like it was sunburned and itched like crazy and is also covered in small blisters. Don’t waste your money, I’m very disappointed."

• 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."