Oxymetazoline topical and Swelling: What Users Say

• Man...
• February 19, 2019

For Rosacea "I had mild unexplained flushing (mostly evenings), but otherwise beautiful skin. At my derm's recommendation, I used this across my nose/cheeks for 6 weeks to curtail flushing. The first 3 weeks, it did eliminate most flushing, however, when I washed my face at night, the area where I used the Rhofade was getting redder and redder. Went to the derm, who explained there could be a mild temporary 'rebound' after it wore off, and it was safe for everyday use. This nighttime redness/burning got incredibly bad last week to the point I went online and found these reviews. I stopped using the product immediately, and in the last 5 days, I have had PAINFUL redness, burning, and swelling to the point of using ice packs at night and my husband thinking we should go to the ER. Please, if anyone has experienced this and knows how long it will last (days, weeks?), I would so appreciate a word of encouragement that this is temporary and gets better. Thanks for sharing any experiences."

• Arc...
• September 10, 2019

For Rosacea "I asked my derm if there was a way to minimize the capillaries in my cheeks from years of rosacea. He prescribed Rhofade. Thank God they did a pre-authorization or it would have been necessary to remortgage my home. After one application, my face was red, inflamed, and broke out in bumps everywhere. I now have two full tubes of this stuff, and I wouldn't give it to my worst enemy."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2019

For Rosacea "I have mild rosacea and thought I could get it under control if I got a prescription from the dermatologist. I paid more than I should have for Rhofade. I immediately experienced burning, and the redness and swelling are so severe, worse than I’ve ever looked before! I’m so upset! I’ve obviously stopped using the product, yet the irritation, redness, and bumps have remained. I fear I’ve destroyed my skin permanently! How did this cream ever pass the testing phase and legally get distributed? I feel we are the victims and only wish I did my homework and saw these reviews before I ever tried this product! There needs to be a class action lawsuit."

• sta...
• June 6, 2018

For Rosacea "Never, ever use Rhofade! My dermatologist saw me one time and recommended it. I used it for three days, and my skin is red as a tomato and all inflamed and raw. My rosacea was hardly noticeable and very minor before I started using this stuff."

• Smi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

For Rosacea "The first day I used it, my skin looked better. The second day, it started burning, itching, turning (tomato) red, swelling. I felt like bugs were crawling on my face. I would not recommend anyone to get this medication. My face looks worse than it ever did. If you are going to try it, ask for a sample before you pay the high price it costs."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2019

For Rosacea "I used Rhofade for my rosacea for 5 days. It seemed to be helping, but my face started hurting like I was bruised all over. I started getting painful burning and swelling all over my face starting day 6. I haven't used it today, being day 7, but my face is still bright red and swollen with bumps all over. I've never seen this much constant swelling and redness in my 10 years of menopause. This really hurts, and I'm on vacation, so I don't know what to do. Even my eyes are burning."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2019

For Rosacea "Got a sample from my derm. Used twice, and now my face is red, hot, inflamed, swollen, burning, etc. Do not recommend."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2019

For Rosacea "Got a sample from my derm. Used twice, and now my face is red, hot, inflamed, swollen, burning, etc. Do not recommend."