Ivermectin topical and Itching: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Big...
• January 18, 2021

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "I was put onto Soolantra at the request of my doctor, who wanted me to take a break from the Efracea 40 mg doxycycline tablets. I was very skeptical, as I had previously tried various gels and creams, and all had aggravated the rosacea. I stopped the tablets, once daily application of Soolantra as instructed. First week all okay, skin felt softer, but occasionally itchy, slightly redder, and a little tight. For some context here, I have type 2 rosacea, slight reddening, but pustules and papules, over my 'T' section (nose and cheeks). From the start of the second week, skin definitely started breaking out more, to the point that by day 12, itching and tight all over also. I called my GP, explained what was happening, and he issued a prescription for Efracea again. Starting to slowly heal again now, one huge red lump is still quite nasty though, wish I'd stopped the cream before I did! For me, not a good result, would say give it a go, but go with your gut feeling, rather than persevere."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2022

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "I was diagnosed with rosacea in my early 40s. I am 44 now. At first, I thought it was hormonal because I stopped taking birth control pills. Then I thought it was eczema because my skin was always itchy and dry. I was already on tretinoin and it made it worse. My skin was so red and bumpy around my cheeks and chin. I was a mess. My derm then prescribed Soolantra and a sulfur face wash that is only by prescription, he then told me to continue to use the tretinoin as much as my skin can tolerate. After a week of using the combined regime, my face cleared up. No more bumps and only a very slight redness, but not that bothers me. It's been 3 months and I've never had my skin break out horribly after treatment. I still get occasional bumps but only like one or two, and they tend to disappear the next day. I never want to be without Soolantra or the sulfur wash. I truly think this saved my skin and helped tolerate tretinoin more without drying it."

• nur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2018

For Rosacea "I've been struggling with acne rosacea and eczema for a few years now, and it's been a real struggle trying to find what works for both problems. At times, I have responded to steroids, at others, steroids have been completely useless. This past month, my skin has been as red and bumpy as it has ever been. It's been painful and itchy, with open lesions across my chin. Understandably, this does a real number on my self-esteem and confidence in public, as well as causing significant physical discomfort. Rosiver (ivermectin) is the first cream that I've used that has made a significant difference in under a week. My skin is much less bumpy, the lesions have very nearly healed up (no longer weeping or crusty), and the redness is fading. For the first time this week, I feel like I can leave the house in comfort. I feel like I've found something that will provide a long-term treatment for my rosacea and couldn't be happier. It is very expensive if you don't have a drug plan, though."

• SLa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2021

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "I've used Soolantra for 4 days now. I'm experiencing super super dry skin, and my face seems to be getting worse, along with itchiness and a bit of a rash on my upper neck area. I'm gonna stick to the program and am hoping and praying that my skin gets better. Good luck to those on this journey too!"

• Gra...
• March 13, 2017

Ivermectin topical for Head Lice "I used Sklice last summer after many OTC fails. I was going on vacation and desperate to get rid of the lice, staying with friends and family could not bring lice into their home. It did get rid of the lice, but I have had a very severe reaction, and it is still ongoing after 7 months. I have severe itching, painful cysts, dandruff, and have lost 1/2 of my hair. Had to take painkillers and sleep aids to survive. Am I the only one with this reaction? Does anyone else have a cure for the cure? I have seen several doctors and dermatologists without relief."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2018

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "Applied Soolantra cream samples to entire face and neck for 3 nights. Developed intense itching, redness, and multiple red bumps and pustules on my cheeks and neck after the 3rd dose. I went from mild redness with no bumps to broken out and itching like crazy. I sure hope this goes away soon! Waiting on a call back from my dermatologist to find out what to do."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2023

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "So only on day 2 of Soolantra after suffering several years with awful redness and that rosacea rash! The first day seemed okay, but having just woken up from applying Soolantra on the second day, my face is so itchy and red! I am determined to keep at it as I can no longer face having to deal with this anymore and having low self-esteem. I find the cold seems to relieve the itch with Soolantra and only use it at night. If I need, then I apply a small amount of tinted moisturizer in the day. I will keep you all updated over the coming weeks!"

• Mom...
• November 18, 2017

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "I loved it very much in the beginning. Saw improvements within 1 week, which is weird for me after so many failed meds. However, not sure why. About 6 months into it, I'm starting to see more bumps, redness, and itch again. I still wear it daily, but it's been 1 month with symptoms back, and it's not helping anymore. I'm gonna give it a few more weeks to see if I’m not discussing with my doctor. I hope it works again as well as it did for so long. It actually disappeared. My insurance covered it just fine, $60 copay."

• Lov...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 24, 2018

For Rosacea "After having a Demodex infestation (awful, itchy, swollen, painful red pus-filled lumps covering 80% of my face), Solaantra has kept my skin 90% clear. It took about 1-3 months to break the cycles, but I rarely ever get a breakout. I do notice that even 7 months into using Solaantra, if I skip using the cream for a night or two, I will have some bumps return. I’m hoping that eventually I can be done with this nightmare. Demodex mites even have their own little horror movie on YouTube."

• Nic...
• July 8, 2017

Ivermectin topical for Head Lice "I used the product twice. I coated my entire head as directed and let it sit for 40 minutes. The second time, I used a tube and a half and made sure it stayed on my head for the same time - far longer than the required 10 minutes before rinsing out, and I didn't wash my hair for two days. After both uses, I still felt itching and crawling. And this after going through the lice song-and-dance routine (washing, sterilizing everything I have ever come in contact with, passed by, looked at, breathed on, thought about, replacing combs, accessories, etc., etc., etc.). Several nits were found in my hair after this. My daughter did the same with her family. I pulled live lice from her hair last night."

• aff...
• June 17, 2021

For Rosacea "Since January 2021, I was diagnosed with rosacea (with acne). For the last 6 months, I have dealt with disgusting, debilitating flare-ups. My triggers seem to be anything I put on my face (Cetaphil, Dr. Bonner, Graydon face foam, J&J baby cream, etc.). Wed, June 9 - 3/10. Started use Thur, 10 - 3/10. Fri, 11 - 2/10. Sat, 12 - 1/0. My face was awful. Itchy, red, so many whiteheads (50+). I was very close to getting off of it. I was extremely sad and crying on this day. Wed, 17 - 5 or 6 / 10 ... My face is finally recognizable, and it's the best it's been in at least 2 months. I have very high hopes for more progress, and I'm finally able to show my face to strangers. I feel bad for those it didn't work for. I really hope you find something. If you haven't tried it, give it a chance, a week or 2. When it gets bad, remember it's a part of the progress. I was close to giving up and thankfully didn't."

• Nou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2021

For Rosacea "I am 24, last week, I was diagnosed with rosacea, and I've been applying Soolantra for 5 days now. My face is burning, getting redder, and itching so badly. I thought this was a bad reaction that my skin was having to this cream, but after reading the comments here, I felt better and thought I wouldn't stop using it and see if this sensation is going to go away in a few weeks."

• bub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2019

For Rosacea "I am going into my 4th week now and a little improvement overall, finally. I am hoping it continues to improve. The 4th day to the 14th day my face was the worst it has ever been, ever!! Breakouts everywhere, dry skin, and very itchy. Week 3 started to improve some. A little better than when I first started this med. I get rosacea more as breakouts on cheeks, above my mouth and under my chin. I will update again in 2 weeks."

• Kat...
• January 24, 2018

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "Very itchy and sore after a week. My GP advised a two-week break. I tried again, and my papules slowly improved over the next few months. I am really pleased, as I hardly have any papules now. (I still have redness on my cheeks, though.) Very pleased, as I had no improvement with Metrogel or Finacea. This is much more effective. My skin is dry, so the richness of the cream helps, too."

• cat...
• July 25, 2019

"I had a small patch of dermatitis on my chin that wouldn't budge for months, my GP prescribed topical metronidazole. The patch disappeared, instead, I became afflicted by the 'ring of doom'-papules and redness all around my nose and mouth, and at the corners of my eyes (can't say for sure that metronidazole was the cause, as nothing else about my environment had changed: humid to dry climate, etc.). After diagnosis of perioral dermatitis from a derma, I started topical Soolantra (ivermectin). I'm on day 15. I apply it twice a day, morn post-sunscreen and eve. Condition neither better nor worse. Redness fades through the day, just flakes and itches. As soon as it comes into contact with water or my bioderm wash (which the derm recommended), it's angry-looking again. Stopped taking Yasmin as it seems to be a potential cause-perhaps a mistake while still early days for the cream to work, but I hate this thing! Going to try adding azelaic acid to my routine to see if that makes a difference!"

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2025

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "After seeing a dermatologist regarding my face flare-ups, I have rosacea. I’m 37 and have started Soolantra and Oratane. OMG!! My face after night 1 of cream has had a massive flare-up and looks terrible, too embarrassed to go out. I have been reading people’s reviews on here to stick with it for the long haul. I just hope it settles, it's itchy, white pus, and redness all over. Don’t realize how bad the bugs are."

• Les...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2017

Ivermectin topical for Rosacea "Immediate itching and burning after applying. Developed redness and several red bumps and whiteheads. Very painful."

• Cou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2018

Ivermectin topical for Head Lice "Did kill lice, however, two months later, still dealing with side effects. Scabbing, scarring, itchy scalp. Dandruff and hair loss. Do not put these chemicals on your head!"

• Vic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2019

For Rosacea "Only on day 5 of Rosiver (ivermectin) cream and oral antibiotics. My face on day 4 started to look worse, red and itchy. I see it is supposed to get worse, but wondering if itching is common?"