Emollients topical and Rash: What Users Say
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Reviews for Emollients topical
- Dar...
- April 24, 2019
For Dry Skin "I used CeraVe lotion all over my body and broke out in hives! Everywhere I scratch, there were lines raised-definitely an allergic reaction. They should put something on the bottle saying that there is a chance that you could be allergic to this type of lotion. But they make it sound so benign. I'm absolutely miserable, and it's been 4 days since I applied the CeraVe lotion. Still have hives. 5 showers later!"
- 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!"
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- Mar...
- February 18, 2020
For Dry Skin "Bought CeraVe moisturizing cream at Costco after my dermatologist told me I have very dry skin. I’ve been using it pretty much everywhere, including my face. After a week of using daily, I woke up with hives showing up everywhere! Didn’t even think the hives were related to the new cream. Had hives again today, so I have to admit it is the culprit! Took Benadryl and will have to take another."
- jen...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 28, 2019
For Dry Skin "I used CeraVe for two days, and my face looks horrible! I've never seen my face the way it looks. There's a rash all over, and I'm so insecure now. I feel like everyone keeps looking at me. I don't know what to do."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Raz...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 5, 2021
For Dry Skin "Applied to my face daily as prescribed by my physician for now one week, and within this week, my face has been having a burning sensation and rash all over my face and neck. After carefully washing it off, the burning sensation hurts even worse. I’m finished with this product. I was prescribed this cleanser and lotion due to the mask breaking my face out on my cheeks and chin area."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 13, 2023
For Dry Skin "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."
- Itc...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 20, 2019
For Dry Skin "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!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 23, 2022
For Dry Skin "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."
- Tr6...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 12, 2022
For Dry Skin "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."
- Zen...
- May 24, 2020
For Dry Skin "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."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 26, 2020
For Dry Skin "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!"
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 26, 2020
For Dry Skin "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!"
- Ash...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 12, 2021
For Dry Skin "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!!"
- 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."
- car...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 11, 2023
For Dry Skin "I have sensitive skin and thought I would try CeraVe moisturizing lotion, as I had read good things about the brand. It didn't seem to cause any problems initially, but I have now developed an itchy, inflamed red rash over my entire face. There is nothing on the packaging to suggest it could be irritating to some people. I will not use it again."
- car...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 11, 2023
For Dry Skin "I have sensitive skin and thought I would try CeraVe moisturizing lotion, as I had read good things about the brand. It didn't seem to cause any problems initially, but I have now developed an itchy, inflamed red rash over my entire face. There is nothing on the packaging to suggest it could be irritating to some people. I will not use it again."
- Kho...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 14, 2015
For Dry Skin "I have been an eczema sufferer all of my life. For the most part, I am eczema-free now, except for my eyelids and intermittent body flares. I had been using Protopic, which worked very well, except I had a sensitivity to an inactive ingredient, which caused large cysts on my eyebrow area that were painful. I was given trial samples of EpiCeram to use. Quite honestly, I do not find it helpful. The Protopic would clear my skin in 1-2 applications (along with the steroids for my body), whereas EpiCeram I would apply twice a day for an entire week and saw no improvement. In fact, I had a rash on my chest that I was applying the EpiCeram to, and it seemed to make it worse. I used it on my face and broke out with small pimples and blotchy."
- Tou...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 4, 2019
For Dry Skin "I used the Gold Bond Ultimate Healing product, and I got a rash and itching to the point of bleeding on my hands, arms, chest, neck, and face. It was a terrible reaction to the product. My 103 yr. old mother used it and experienced similar reactions to it. After the reaction, I immediately washed it off my mother and me. She healed after about a week, and it's taken over a month for my skin to heal. I couldn't go out and socialize with friends because I looked terrible. But my hands and arms are sensitive, and my hands and arms are no longer sensitive. I can no longer wash dishes with dish soap without them getting itchy. The skin on my hands looks rough, and the texture is not the same as it was before I used GB lotion. I've never had a reaction to lotions and creams before using the Gold Bond."
- sue...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 2, 2019
For Dry Skin "I bought this product because it was on my dermatologist's list of non-comedogenic cleansers she approved of. I used it, and I felt this weird burning sensation, and afterwards, my skin itched. I thought it was just because I was using a new cleanser. Every day, I would notice my skin texture was getting rougher than before. I thought it was my prescribed medicine. On the fifth day, my face broke out in hives and redness, and it itched so bad, and it began to peel off at my chin. I then knew it was the cleanser because my medicine I'd been using a month prior never had side effects on my skin like this. Luckily, I caught it in less than a week and not months."
- Vaa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 15, 2018
For Dry Skin "Beware of Neutrogena French milled soap in hotels. This is not hypoallergenic! Massive skin rash requiring Benadryl and topical steroids for 2 days. Cannot find out what is in this, but I’ve never had it happen with anything else."
- Alt...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 5, 2019
For Dry Skin "I bought this cream with hopes of replacing an oil I was using that seemed to be clogging my pores. I applied the lotion before I went to bed, and when I woke up in the morning, my entire face was swollen and burned with a rash. I would NOT recommend this product. I have discontinued use of the cream, however, I'm still trying to get my skin back to its natural state."
- Ale...
- February 7, 2020
For Dry Skin "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."
- Dev...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 20, 2020
For Dry Skin "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."
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For Dry Skin "Started using CeraVe Facial Moisturizer as I had been using their under-eye cream and had gotten good results with it. But what a surprise that after only 3 days of using it twice a day, the skin around my cheeks, nose, and mouth developed a horrible and itchy rash, which my dermatologist later confirmed was contact dermatitis. Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who has very sensitive skin."