Chris,

I don't know the best prescription treatments for killing demodex mites. From my
personal experience I know the topical treatment of Demodex Solutions' Z cream
works.

I appreciate that you don't want to hear about the Z cream. And I respect that
you don't want to spend more money on internet products, but none of this
changes the fact of my positive experience with the Z cream working to kill off
the mites. I've been using the Z cream since April 14. The bulk of the itchiness
I was having is gone. There are days when I have to look hard in the mirror to
see any lumps and bumps or any redness. In the last 5 days, my homeopathic
practitioner, one of my acupuncture patients, and another healthcare colleague
-- all unsolicited -- told me they've noticed how well my skin is clearing up.
My patient said yesterday "I guess you've finally hit on the right combination
of treatment, haven't you?"

I chose to go a non-medication route from the beginning. Why? By using an
effective topical treatment for killing the mites, I forego having to be
concerned about what else a prescription medicine is doing inside my body while
hopefully it's busy killing the mites. Especially, I'm relieved of being
concerned about what systems -- particularly liver and kidney -- are being taxed
or affected.

One container of Z cream costs $29 plus $14 to ship to Los Angeles. A few days
ago I ordered an additional 2 containers now that I have clear evidence by my
experience that the Z cream works. If this sounds expensive to you, then I can
tell you that what I'm paying for is the peace of mind that comes with not
putting powerful medicines into my body.

It doesn't appear that the Z cream alone is my rosacea solution. From how clear
my face looks -- the first time since developing rosacea in 1998 -- it appears
the solution is a combination of:

-- dietary (adequate protein, adequate fat, low quantity of carbohydrates which
includes a large amount of vegetables and some fruits)
-- gentle skin care regimen
-- topical Z cream treatment
-- internal taking of Chinese herbal tea addressing several health problems,
including hormonal which affect my skin

I recognize this wasn't what you wanted to hear, but I feel all of us are best
served by having information and the benefit of people's positive experiences so
we can make informed choices about treatment.

Rachael

----- Original Message -----
From: "yankees32185" <yankees32185@...>
To: <rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:54 AM
Subject: [rosacea] If Demodex is my problem,whats the best prescription
medication?


> Orally or topically, what is the best prescription medication for
> killing demodex. Please don't say demodex solutions as I'm not
> looking to spend any more money on internet products. I know a
> demodex solution isn't for most rosaceans, but I have many symtoms of
> demodex and like to give it a shot. If demodex is my main problem,
> can a topical cream or pill that kills the demodex be my rosacea
> solution? Thanks a lot. -Chris
> PS- My derm gave me permethrin 5 % to supposively kill bugs/demodex,
> but it seems noone has had success with it and many claim it's a harsh
> chemical irritant?