Rhofade and Redness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Shr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2021

For Rosacea "My dermatologist prescribed me Rhofade after being diagnosed with rosacea. After using the cream for about 2 weeks, my face went from moderate to pretty severe. The redness worsened, and my cheeks, nose, and forehead broke out in these painful, big, hard, pimple-like bumps. Going back to my dermatologist to try something else."

• V20...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2017

For Rosacea "I had very mild redness and was surprised when my dermatologist gave me a few Rhofade samples. I only applied it once and discontinued because of weird tingling sensations all over my face. In about two days after that, my face turned red and was covered with tiny pimples. I’ve never had those before. It’s been a week since, and my face is slightly less red and no more pimples, but overall it’s still much worse than before Rhofade. I’ve never had any reaction to alcohol until then either, but now a single drink makes my face red. I reported my case to the FDA and will be looking for a different dermatologist. I think it’s totally irresponsible to give out samples of medication that can cause lasting damaging effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2023

For Rosacea "Don't ever use it. I was a little red, and within 3 days of use, it's 100 times worse. My face dried out and is 10 times redder than it was before I started taking this. Maybe if I tried once and waited a week. But the directions say to use it each day. Never again."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2023

For Rosacea "I was prescribed Rhofade for the flushing caused by my rosacea. Previously, I had smooth skin with no bumps, just redness. However, after using this medication for three days, my face feels like it's on fire. It has turned blood red, itches intensely, and I now have little bumps on both cheeks. This medication is absolutely horrible. I do not believe the extremely low percentage they claim for allergic reactions. Based on what I've read, the actual percentage must be much higher than what is disclosed to the public. I had high hopes that Rhofade would eliminate the rosy cheeks I had, but instead, I now look like my face has been burned. I strongly advise against using this medication; you will regret it."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2018

For Rosacea "I saw an ad for Rhofade and asked my derm for a sample. Contains oxymetazoline, which used to be the vasoconstrictor ingredient in Visine eye drops, so it made sense to me. Didn't see much effect for a couple of weeks; then, all of a sudden, all redness broke loose! My face turned bright red, was covered with pustules, and itched like mad. It took weeks of coating my face with hydrocortisone to resolve."

• SRa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2018

For Rosacea "Be EXTREMELY careful with this medicine. I had minor redness of the face after taking Accutane for 6 months. My doctor gave me Rhofade all nonchalantly. I began to use it once a day, every day for a few months. Well, slowly I realized it was actually making my face more red. When I would not put it on, my face would be bright red, making me look ten times worse. I have completely stopped taking it now for about a month and my face is still very red. My doctor prescribed me doxycycline to help get rid of the redness, but it is not working well. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would rather take a pill instead of a topical at this point. I tried propranolol, but it made me dizzy and lightheaded. Please, anything would help, I am desperate!"

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2023

For Rosacea "When I went to my dermatologist to have a mole removed, I asked him to evaluate my cheeks and nose. He informed me that I had mild rosacea and prescribed Rhofade. Unfortunately, this decision led to a significant mistake and resulted in trauma. Despite typically researching anything I put into my body extensively, I did not do so in this instance. Initially, I applied Rhofade in the morning, and it did fade the redness on my cheeks and nose somewhat. However, the next day, when I used it again, I felt a severe tingling and burning sensation. Within an hour, my cheeks and nose turned bright red, and my skin felt hot. I was so embarrassed that I had to call off work for the day. Now, two days after the second application of Rhofade, my face turns lobster-red with any stress, walking, or minimal exertion. This outcome has left me utterly devastated."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2022

For Rosacea "I was very nervous using this product after reading reviews on this site; however, it seems to work. I’m 10 days in now. I do see an initial increase in redness when applying, but that quickly goes away. The best effect is at about 3 hours after application. Then it seems to slowly wear off over the next 6 hours."

• Lei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2018

For Rosacea "Used this trash 6 days now. My face is red as a damn beet. I just had mild rosacea with occasional flare-ups. Now my face is jacked up. Don't use this trash product. Don't be their guinea pig. I wish my dermatologist never recommended me Rhofade."

• Mar...
• April 26, 2018

For Rosacea "Awful experience!! I've been on Accutane for about 4.5 months and was diagnosed with mild rosacea a long time ago. I tried a sample of Rhofade ONCE, and after 3 hours, I felt it was the best thing on earth. My redness was completely gone, but the next day, when the effect was over, my rosacea got really worse than ever before. It's irritated, bright, and spread redness with pain. Please, if you are considering Rhofade, try in a really small spot on your face first. I'm still suffering from that side effect and don't really know what to do to relieve my redness."

• ver...
• September 17, 2021

For Rosacea "I'm surprised by the bad reviews; I guess people only post when something goes horribly wrong or is a miracle. Mirvaso worked so well in the past to get rid of redness that my face was actually sallow and I needed blush. But the insanely horrible rebound redness after exactly eight hours made it untenable. Derm gave me Rhofade with no warnings, but I had no problems. I have moderate rosacea with acne and sensitive skin; I avoid my triggers, but I still have pretty bad redness and breakouts. This is really thick, heavy, and feels greasy, but it has never broken me out - my rosacea does that. Takes a long time, and I have to really rub to get it to absorb completely, but once it does, I can put other products over it with no problem. Only issue is I wish it lasted longer (like forever would be good) and it reduced redness like Mirvaso with no rebound; but it's not a magic potion, it's just a face cream. There's no cure for rosacea."

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2023

For Rosacea "The dermatologist gave me several samples of Rhofade. Used every morning for a little over a month. My cheeks are getting extremely red and warm to the touch. It actually looks worse now than before starting the Rhofade. I don’t think this prescription cream is for me. Used to use Bye Bye Red Moisturizer with a green tint, and that worked better than Rhofade, but unfortunately, it's no longer manufactured. I did do laser treatments in the past, which are expensive, but two treatments got rid of the red, and it lasted for months. I will budget for 2-3 laser treatments a year, which gave me amazing results. I did not like Rhofade."

• Lit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 17, 2025

For Rosacea "A lifesaver. I have rosacea that on a normal moment isn't noticeable to the casual stranger - just an overall pinkish color to my face. However, if I have soda, chocolate, or alcohol, and get hot, it gets immediately triggered - flushing bright red (mostly cheeks) and painfully hot (like knives in my face). I've been a constant user of Rhofade for 5 years and have nearly complete relief. The normal pinkish tint is gone. Triggers take several instances to kick in a flushing, but then I don't get the painfully bright and hot feel. Just a brighter pink and warmness. I had tried metronidazole gel before and had no relief, so this cream is a lifesaver for me. I use Eucerin redness relief face wash, then Rhofade, then Phytomer Emergence serum, then Eucerin redness relief night cream. I get lots of compliments on my 62-year-old skin. Now that Eucerin has discontinued those products, I'm having issues with mild redness from the washes I'm trying as replacements. So, I do believe the combination was the key."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2017

For Rosacea "I used Rhofade a few times, and it seemed to work. After about 3 days, my face became really red and flushed. I felt like I was burning up. My doctor told me to stop it."

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

For Rosacea "I used it for 1 week, and I look worse and bright red, worse than ever. A nightmare!"