Emollients topical and Swelling: What Users Say
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Reviews for Emollients topical
- Bre...
- April 3, 2021
For Vaginal Dryness "Oh, how I had wished I had read the reviews here FIRST! I was diagnosed with vaginal atrophy, but the doctor recommended Replens. Tried the inserts first, all they did was swell me up with 0 lubrication. External gel - same swelling, but this time horrible burning and pain while urinating. It made me itch and burn like a yeast infection. Inside looked as bad as it felt. Decided to try the lubricant in the little packet that came with the inserts. It helped at first, but then - BAM! Soreness, itching, and painful urination with swollen labia internal AND external. On a whim, I took Benadryl, thinking this has GOT to be a bad allergic reaction. Benadryl took away the feeling of being on fire down there a little to save my sanity! I'll take dryness over this ANY day! Definitely need to report your reactions to the FDA!"
- Ann...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 17, 2021
For Vaginal Dryness "Be very wary when using this product. As per many of the ladies on this forum, I have experienced a really bad reaction to this medication and wish I had seen these reviews beforehand. I was diagnosed with severe vaginal atrophy in July, and the first round of HRT has not worked yet, nor estriol pessaries or cream from the Gyn. The GP recommended Replens. Total disaster - horrible burning and pain while urinating. Already had the start of a UTI, which compounded the situation. Inside looked as bad as it felt. Soreness, itching, and pain with swollen labia, internal AND external. I have also had the white clumpy residue. I wonder if that is related to the cramping. I will never use this again and will need to find out how to report these issues. If this product helps someone, then that’s great, but the majority of us are in worse shape from having tried this. If I could rate this 0 or a minus rating, I would. This product should be pulled from circulation."
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- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- December 21, 2020
For Dry Skin "I have used Dermasil lotion, from the Dollar Tree, day and night versions, for years, using most days. Since 2006, I have been having VERY bad allergic reactions (very swollen, red, itchy, scaly, peeling DRY, tight skin on my upper eyelids and below! Then determined I was allergic to shellac, an ingredient in mascara. But the issue keeps coming back even though I haven't worn mascara in over 5 years! In early December 2020, I FiNALLY stopped using Dermasil, to see what would happen, after a very bad 4-week bout, and magically, in one day of no use, my facial/eye area was almost back to being ME! Will never be using this product again."
- Chr...
- April 8, 2021
For Dry Skin "I have used Blistex for years and never had a problem. I tried the Orange Mango Blast and ended up having to go to a dermatologist because it just kept getting worse. I had no idea what had caused it, but when I started using the lip balm again about a month later, I had the same issue: swollen, itchy, burning lips. I will never use this again, and it should be taken off the market!"
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Not...
- September 23, 2019
For Dry Skin "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
For Dry Skin "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
- 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."
- Jod...
- February 2, 2020
For Vaginal Dryness "1st time I used this product before sex. I was impressed with how comfortable the sex felt, but the horrible rubbery white discharge after was so embarrassing. The leaflet says to expect dry skin to be expelled, so I hoped it was a one-off. The second time I tried it, it caused severe burning pain for several hours and swelling. What a shame. I can’t risk trying it again."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 5, 2020
For Dry Skin "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."
- Cin...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 29, 2019
For Dry Skin "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
For Dry Skin "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."
- car...
- February 1, 2021
For Dry Skin "I bought this thinking it would be mild. I have used another variation of it in the past without issues. I think I have used this for about a week and noticed my top eyelids are red, and now dry patches are itchy and swollen. I am assuming it has to be the cleanser. I hope it goes away without having to go to the doctor. My eyelids actually hurt. Never again will I use this product."
- Not...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 18, 2019
For Dry Skin "Used orange mango SPF 15 Blistex, and it made my lips red, swollen, itchy, and a burning sensation. Felt like I had Botox or something, lips were bigger than normal. And all I wanted was to prevent dry, chapped lips, instead, I got Botox-looking lips. Going on day 3, and they’re still the same! Horrible product! I didn’t expect this outcome! DO NOT BUY! Shame on Blistex for not fully researching the effects of this product!"
- Est...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 12, 2024
For Vaginal Dryness "I’m 32. Never experienced vaginal atrophy. Stopped taking birth control and the changes started to happen. Initially thought it was a yeast infection. Treated twice and still no resolve to the dryness, itching and inflammation. I finally see a doctor who recommends Replens and I start to have the white thick chunky discharge, which are dead skin cells shedding, and then thick gooey bloody discharge only once. But my symptoms improved dramatically. The discharge did stop and I started to notice normal discharge and normalcy completely after 3 uses. It’s a godsend."
- Sal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 24, 2021
For Dry Skin "I have been using CeraVe for almost 3 weeks. I liked it the first few days, and then I got some dry patches on my cheeks and forehead. I kept using the moisturizing cream, thinking it would help. A few days ago, my eyes got puffy and the dry spots worse, and today my face felt like it was on fire. I was miserable and made a trip to a First Care Clinic since it is Saturday. I got a steroid shot and am feeling better. She thought it was the CeraVe moisturizer."
- Ann...
- February 13, 2020
For Dry Skin "I purchased the Blistex strawberry coconut lip smoothies as a part of a 3-pack. After using it, my lips turned bright red, burned, are hot to touch, itchy, and very swollen. I’ve put ice on them, but it’s been two days and hasn’t gotten any better. The other scents/flavors in the pack didn’t give me this reaction. I really think there is something wrong because this is the second time this happened after using the strawberry one."
- Mom...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 14, 2019
For Dry Skin "I rubbed the lotion into the hands as you would any skin lotion. The skin on my hands immediately felt a burning sensation. My knuckles swelled. I washed my hands and put them under running cold water. It's been 15 minutes, and the burning has gone away. My knuckles still look swollen but are calming down. Eucerin is an OTC skincare cream. This is the first time I used it."
- She...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 6, 2021
For Vaginal Dryness "Absolutely shocking!! I am swollen and on fire inside and outside, labia is swollen. This is the second time I’ve used it, first time same thing, thought I had inserted it incorrectly, but no, same thing second time. Can hardly keep my legs together!! This product needs to be taken off the shelves, not even going to go there with the white clumps, it’s painful and shocking!!!!!"
- Deb...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 16, 2019
For Dry Skin "I opened a new tube of the Blistex Fruit Smoothies on Sunday. I have gotten up the last 3 days with extremely swollen, red, burning lips. I'm not sure which ingredient is the problem. I have used Blistex products for years with no side effects. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE BLISTEX FRUIT SMOOTHIES!!"
- Bru...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 21, 2020
For Dry Skin "My cheeks became puffy and bright red. Maybe it was the hyaluronic acid. Checked out online ratings, this product is very low: 1.4/10. Disappointing that CeraVe would put this product on the market. Look for something else to use on my face after shaving and shower to keep face from drying out."
- 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."
- Roc...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 21, 2020
For Dry Skin "All the comments are true. I used it for the first time about a year ago, and my lips were swollen and hot. I threw them out. I decided to purchase a 3-pack again in another state, and within 2 days, my lips were feeling the same. However, this time I looked it up and found all of these posts. Is there a recall? It should be pulled off the shelves! Don’t buy it!!!"
- 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."
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For Dry Skin "I used CeraVe moisturizers for 8 months to treat dryness on my face. In that time, my skin became increasingly red, inflamed, itchy, and dry—so dry, in fact, that it would crack and bleed at times. I'm over 40, and I have never had eczema, but now I had it all over my face, and soon spots were popping up all over my back, arms, and legs. CeraVe was always recommended as being 'safe,' so I trusted it, but the day I stopped using CeraVe products completely, my symptoms improved. In lieu of a patch test, I have a reason to believe I am allergic to 'tocopherol' (Vitamin E) found in every CeraVe product I used. (Not surprisingly, many foods that caused marked flare-ups also contained tocopherols) I am now using another moisturizer that does not contain tocopherol but uses oatmeal instead. My skin is slowly getting better, but it will be weeks if not months before I am fully recovered. I hope this information can help someone."