Re: Preparation H and facial redness/swelling

[Guest guest]

I'm not laughing! I'd wondered the same thing. I occasionally get a

little swollen, puffy patch on my cheek, kind of like swelling under

the eyes when you wake up. I'd wondered the exact same thing, since I

know models use it to reduce under eye puffiness. Also, some of these

contain pramoxine which is an itch reliever, and could also help.

Please let the group know if you get any private replies.

> alright stop laughing.

>

> has anyone tried prep-H cream or ointment for redness/burning?

> Actors/models have long used it to temporarily tighten face and

> eyelid skin to effect a short-term facial.

>

> the active ingredient is phenylephrine HCL 0.25%, (along with

> glycerin (in cream version) petroleum and shark liver oil).

>

> It is of course indicated to soothe and shrink " hemmoroidal

tissue " ,

> which is esentially an inflamed extruded vein. sounds like a

topical

> vasoconstrictor, and veins are veins, yes?

>

>

> Any comments from the doctors would be most appreciated.

>

> signed

> a newly diagnosed member

> tommy7