Rhofade User Reviews & Ratings

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2020

For Rosacea "I finally got my moderate rosacea under control with a good skin care regimen. I had a tiny amount of redness left and decided to try Rhofade to see if I could eliminate it. WORST IDEA EVER. My face looks worse than it did before I began a regimen with serums, etc. It’s red and hot, especially at night. I had to buy zinc oxide and colloidal oatmeal lotion to help control it. I’m also on doxycycline and taking an antihistamine. My skin finally looked good, and I messed it all up by using Rhofade. I’m praying that it will go back to what it looked like before I ever put this on. DO NOT USE!"

• Rin...
• February 11, 2020

For Rosacea "I’ve tried both Rhofade and Mirvaso for mild rosacea that flares to severe from triggers. These will either work miracles for you or be a disaster. For me, Mirvaso made my skin clear and translucent during the time it worked, but I would get HORRIBLE flare-ups afterward that would last weeks. Rhofade doesn’t seem to cause much rebound redness for me, although I would say the reduction is less than Mirvaso. After Rhofade has worn off, my rosacea will be a bit worse for a few hours before returning to normal. IMPORTANT: Rhofade and Mirvaso do not have any cumulative effects. They only work by constricting the blood vessels for a max of 12 hours. IF YOU TRY RHOFADE FOR THE FIRST TIME, apply it to a small section and don’t do it before anything important. If you do have a severe rebound, it can last for several weeks. Rhofade will either work or it won’t. It’s a gamble. In the long run, I’ve found laser therapy more cost-effective with permanent results."

• Do...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2022

For Rosacea "To start off, I didn't really mind my rosacea because it's so light. Some days you would see it a little more, but it was never bad. Went to the derm to get recommendations to wash and lotion that will prevent any reactions. The doctor gave me this as a sample, along with a sensitive cleanser and lotion. First day, nothing, second day, put it on in the morning at 7 a.m., by 4 p.m., one side of my cheek was on fire. Red and looked like I was having an allergic reaction. I have not used it again, but currently, on day three, my cheek looks bad, small whitehead pimples, and it's itchy and hot to touch. I regret not looking up reviews, but I trust my freakin' doctor. I had made a follow-up, but I canceled it because I would have gone off on him for not telling me that it could give me this reaction. I had mentioned that I was already a person with sensitive skin. Please be aware and do not use. Does anyone know about how long the reaction stays for?"

• srh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2020

For Rosacea "I'm so disappointed and wish I read these reviews before putting this cream on my face. I don't understand why my derm recommended this. I have mild rosacea and suffer from getting really random red blotches and small bumps all over my face, with an uneven skin texture. Of course, everyone's skin reacts differently, but I had the same negative reactions as most other reviewers on here. Within 5 days of persistent use of this cream and no other changes to my skincare routine, I developed tons of tiny whiteheads on my chin, and my face is redder than ever. Even my boyfriend asked what was wrong with my skin when I woke up this morning. It's such a shame that this medication is so expensive, especially with insurance, and it doesn't seem to work for most people. The side effects it brought on my face are awful, and I'm scared to see how long I have to deal with this for. :( USE CAUTION!!!!"

• 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."

• But...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2019

For Rosacea "Dr. Emily Goeller prescribed this cream for my very mild rosacea. I had slight redness but no bumps or pustules on my cheeks only. After one use of Rhofade on one cheek only, I had a flare-up with pustules all over my face, and my eyes burned. There are many bad reviews for this cream, but that's typical for rosacea treatment. However, this cream is much worse than most other treatments. Almost everyone has a bad reaction, and it takes months to heal. Compare Rhofade reviews to azelaic acid reviews. Azelaic acid is much better. I recommend that you don't risk it."

• Aur...
• March 16, 2021

For Rosacea "I recently went to the derm and was diagnosed with mild to moderate rosacea. The derm prescribed me Rhofade-the beginning of all my problems. The first few days I wore Rhofade, my skin looked nice and much less pink-red. By the third day, I noticed in the evening my cheeks felt really hot. I looked in the mirror and was shocked to see my face more red than it had ever been before. But the next morning, I stupidly put the cream on again. By that evening, my face was bright red again. By then, I was looking at reviews on here and was extremely upset. Why did my derm not mention rebound redness was a possibility and how intense it could be?! At that point, I stopped using it, but I’ve been suffering with frequent flushing and redness for a week now. It is slowly getting better, but my skin still looks so stressed and feels hot. At my worst, it felt like I had a chemical peel, sunburn, and fever all at the same time. STAY FAR AWAY FROM RHOFADE! It is not worth it! I hope I get back to my baseline soon :/"

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2020

For Rosacea "Made my rosacea significantly worse than it was, and it's caused acute itching. This is probably the worst side effect I've ever experienced from a rosacea med in my 30+ years of dealing with this condition. I cannot recommend it at all and will share my experience with the appropriate regulators and the company."

• don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2019

For Rosacea "I had a really horrible experience with Rhofade rebound. After I used a tiny amount ONLY TWICE, I got rebound redness to the point where my cheeks turned almost purple. I was flaring at new triggers - foods and heat - when I would only get mildly red during times of stress and exercise. BUT I would say that I have basically recovered! It’s been about 3 months since I first used the Rhofade, and I would say I'm back to my normal baseline. The best thing you can do is keep your stress levels low. Know that it will improve with time, even if it doesn’t feel like it! Eat a balanced diet and make sure your skincare routine is very gentle while you are recovering. :) I hope this helps alleviate some stress. I know that I was in a full-on panic that I had permanently ruined my skin (which was not the case)!"

• Per...
• March 17, 2019

For Rosacea "Horrible. Was prescribed this by a dermatologist for mild rosacea, without any warning about possible side effects. I used this in conjunction with Plexion daily wash. Used no other facial soaps at all. Only other skin regimen was to use the recommended neutral moisturizers. Within 5 days of using Rhofade, the redness had become much worse. Before treatment, I just had a smooth, simple blush. After 5 days of this 'medicine,' my skin had become much more red, over much more area. Instead of smooth slight red, it's bright red and blotchy, with bumps and breakouts forming. Dry and rough and yet looks very shiny. Itching became so bad that I could not sleep (I did resist the urge to scratch). I stopped the meds 2 days ago, but the symptoms persist. With so many negative reports here, how did this medicine pass approval? The studies claim only very low (like 2%) have adverse reactions. What is the truth here? How long will it take to recover? Or is the damage permanent?"

• Chi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2020

For Rosacea "I've been using Rhofade daily for over 2 years. I apply it in the morning after Finacea and before moisturizer and sunscreen. It's really controlled my flushing. I've had no issues with rebound redness at all. It's made it feel like my rosacea is in remission. One cool thing is I don't turn beet red when I work out/do cardio."

• 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."

• daf...
• November 5, 2019

For Rosacea "I have redness on my face, and my dermatologist prescribed Rhofade. I filled my first prescription, and within 2 days, my face was getting redder. I pushed through for another 2 weeks, hoping to see some improvement. By the end of 2 weeks, my face was so red that it looked like a terrible sunburn. I actually got frightened and discontinued the treatment. I wish I had seen these reviews prior to starting treatment. This medication should be taken off the market."

• PKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2018

For Rosacea "DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!!! I was prescribed Rhofade for mild rosacea and facial redness. I was very open-minded and excited to try this product. After 4 days of use, my face has broken out with pustules, severe inflammation, and is fire engine red. It is itchy and painful at the same time. Nothing seems to give me relief. Just in time for Christmas too. I am absolutely furious this product is on the market and being recommended."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2019

For Rosacea "Definitely reduces redness, but with rebound redness that persists for multiple days after stopping use. Both effectiveness and rebound are not quite as pronounced as with Mirvaso. There is no way trials showed no rebound. The FDA is failing us."

• Aur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2021

For Rosacea "It's been a bit over two months since my bad reaction to Rhofade (I wrote an earlier review back in March of this year). I wish I could say I'm completely healed now, but I'm not. I'm still dealing with unprovoked flushing that burns and stings so much. And each week, I'm noticing more and more broken capillaries across both cheeks (I initially only noticed one, but now I see many). All of these problems I never had before using Rhofade :( I've been to three derms since the initial one I saw, and they have thrown all sorts of treatments at me to 'help' with the reaction my skin had to Rhofade - but all seem to think Rhofade shouldn't still be affecting me now, but it very much is. From what I've read, many have dealt with recoveries that take many months. I hope a lawsuit is filed against this horrific cream!"

• LRA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2018

For Rosacea "Had mild rosacea, red but not always, never pimples. Derm prescribed Rhofade, now I am covered in pimples, BRIGHT RED skin worse than ever before. In fact, I have horrible skin that cannot be covered with make-up. This should be taken OFF THE MARKET! It has ruined my skin on my face. THIS IS AWFUL! DO NOT DO NOT USE."

• LBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2021

For Rosacea "Rhofade ruined my skin. I used Rhofade for about 5 days or so, and noticed toward the last few days that it had started to really sting my skin when I applied it. I started developing dry, severely itchy patches of skin, acne on my face, and my skin became intensely red and burning. The itching is so intense and painful, I am considering going to urgent care. My whole face is inflamed, and I am miserable. I stopped this cream 2 days ago, and the symptoms are persisting. Run from Rhofade. It has left my skin 1000x worse off than I was before."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

For Rosacea "I have rosacea and persistent redness on my face. I've tried Prosacea, and it's okay and works well as long as I take cold showers and watch what I eat. My dermatologist suggested Rhofade, and it took away the redness almost instantly. I don't know if it'll control the redness even after I get off of it, but as I am taking it, I almost feel like a human again. I definitely recommend giving Rhofade a try. Now, I've read the reviews, but I haven't noticed any strange bumps or burning sensation. I understand rosacea is different for everyone, but medications are worth it to figure out how we can control our symptoms and live a happier life!"

• JBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2019

For Rosacea "DO NOT USE RHOFADE! I was switched to this from Mirvaso because my insurance would cover it. I needed a rosacea medication for severe and persistent flushing. I used this ONCE and believe I may have permanent nerve damage. I applied a small amount to both cheeks and within hours experienced severe pain and tingling like a blowtorch was on my face. I had tingling for weeks and a month later I feel like there is permanent sensation damage. This drug is HARMFUL! I reported it to Allergan, and they are unconcerned, and I can't even get my $50 co-pay back. If you need something for your cheeks, try Mirvaso."

• Kev...
• June 25, 2018

For Rosacea "Wow! I knew I wasn't crazy. I noticed my face got super red after using Rhofade for a month. And reading these reviews confirmed I wasn't just seeing things. My face is worse now than ever before. I only had mild rosacea before Rhofade, and now my face feels like it is on fire 24/7 and looks like I am sunburned. DO NOT USE THIS! THIS WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE."

• Jos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2020

For Rosacea "Same as others. Tried it, and the first day it worked great at getting rid of mild redness. Used it for a week, and each day the tingling, burning, and redness, now deeper than ever, came on. Will never use again."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2019

For Rosacea "I used this for a week, and it did not lighten my redness. What’s worse is that it made me develop bumps all over my face, and my face has always been clear, just red. It’s been a week since I’ve used Rhofade, and my face is just now starting to go back to normal. I will NEVER use this cream again. My skin looked 100 times worse than even my teenage years."

• CCa...
• July 2, 2020

For Rosacea "I have severe rosacea that got worse after I had my son. I am taking doxycycline and using a medicated face wash and a cream. They have helped immensely, but I still have residual redness. I told my derm I notice a lot of capillaries. So, since we were doing telemedicine because of COVID, she prescribed me Rhofade (short of laser in the office). She said it’s like “Visine for the face.” The first day, I noticed a difference. That was the day before yesterday. My skin seemed...tighter? My pores were tighter. It helped slightly with the redness but didn’t affect some of the bigger capillaries. I didn’t use it yesterday. I used it today, put it on this morning. About 3, my cheeks just under my cheekbones started tingling...almost feels like the beginning of a facial twitch, but it doesn’t actually twitch. I showered and washed my face and it’s continuing. I don’t see a big enough effect on my redness to deal with this tingling. My face also feels hot. This cream is not working for me."

• 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."