Helioplex symptoms and conditions

I used the Neutrogena 30 sunblock for the face with self tanner this past weekend with Helioplex. Unfortunately it was the only sunscreen we had on the boat, so I also used the sunscreen on my back, arms, neck, and knees. I broke out in a rash/hives within 24 hours of using it in all the areas that I applied the sunscreen. I am on a full week course of prednisone because Benadryl alone was not helping.

I do have sensitive skin and was excited about a sunblock & sun tanner combo. I thought I was being healthy--take one look at my face and it doesn't appear so this week!

I found this page after searching for info about Helioplex and rashes.

I used Neutrogena Ultra Shear SPF 70 both last year and the year before without any problems. I have also used the moisturizer with Helioplex without any problems either.

However, this year the stuff has broken me out in the most terrible rash, both on my neck and on top of my wrists. Strangely enough I can smear the stuff on my face and no rash results, but this is really affecting my neck. It's itchy, scaly and looks a lot like hives.

I really think there is something up with this stuff - the fact that it didn't affect me until now suggests to me that perhaps it's changed my skin somehow over time. I wonder how many complaints they get?

I used Neutrogena Ultra sheer Dry touch sunblock SPF 70 with helioplex and have a terrible reaction. My face and neck is very red and swollen with small bumps. It feels hot like a bad infection and is itching and painful if i touch it. My face and neck look terrible- it's not only a rash but swollen- i'm so upset. I look horrible.
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kerria

I tried Neutrogena Energy Renewal Day Lotion with Helioplex and broke out in a terrible burning rash all over my face. It has caused hives and small blisters. It itches and has dried my skin in some places so that it is peeling off. It has been like this for nearly 5 days.

This needs to be taken off the market.

I have had the same reation with helioplex but in Piz Buin products. My son only used it a couple of times and has come out in a red bumpy burning rash over all areas applied. He had to have a course of steroids and has had a week off school. I certainly would not recommend heloplex to any other person.

My dermatologist recommended and gave me a sample of Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 45 after I had a treatment for a pre cancerous spot on my nose. I first purchased the SPF 30 as the SPF 45 was not available. I used the SPF 45 sample and the SPF 30 for two weeks with no problems. I then found the Neutrogena Healthy Denfense SPF 45 with helioplex and purchased it. Within two days of use I broke out in a horrible itchy, burning, red rash with watery looking bumps and dry skin all over my face and neck where the helioplex had been applied. I do not have sensitive skin and have never experienced this reaction to any other product. I reported this reaction to my dermatologist who recommended I discontinue use of the SPF 45 (duh!). I am on day three of the rash and it has not diminished although some of the bumps have scabbed over. I saw no warning on the packaging of side effects. I agree that the helioplex needs to be researched for these side effects and the consumer needs to informed.

My husband and I have used the Neutrogena Summer Glow daily moisturizer w/Helioplex. Within the first two days we both broke out in a rash on our faces and necks along with bumpy skin. It feels dry and almost burnt in spots. I would not recommend this product. Neither of us have sensitive skin. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms and how did you cure?

My skin doctor recommended the Neutrogena sunscreen with helioplex. I was excited to learn about it's benefits, until I used it a couple of times. My skin got bumpy and an itchy rash appeared. My skin is flaking off. Obviously this product has some side effects and I am disappointed in the product. Would the sunscreen that contains Mexoryl be any better?