Without taking any sides here, the role (or non-role) of demodex
mites in rosacea symptoms and Demodex Solutions is something that
will continue to come up on this forum. Newbies will always ask
questions and any new study connecting demodex mites to rosacea or
rosacea-like symptoms will reignite the topic, just like with any
other treatmet (e.g., IPL, Accutane). In particular, since some
people DO experience improvement after eliminating demodex mites or
after using Demodex Solutions products, it will continue to be a
source of curiosity. So, I know it's frustrating to keep going over
this, particularly if you think the role of demodex in rosacea is
exaggerated, but it's not so much because people are doubting the
claims made as people are either gathering rosacea info for the
first time (i.e., they are newbies) or are trying to fit some new
piece of info into their current conceptualization of this disorder.
Also, given that we've well established that everyone is unique and
everyone responds differently to treatments, I think it is best, on
any topic, that the posts try to be along one of these lines: 1)
Seeking information/have question, 2) Posting about what has or has
not worked for you personally (or stating that such and such seems
to have worked for lots of board members), and 3) Posting about new
studies. While it's justified to say that Demodex Solutions or any
other company is making claims beyond the scope of its product,
there also needs to be some recognition that the products have
worked for some people (even if what about it specifically is
working for the person is unknown).
Personally, I'm sick of all the IPL questions just because they
don't apply to me currently, but obviously these are important to
those asking them. I either just don't read them or skim them.
Dr Nase, How has a few questions asking about demodex "taken over this board"? Although I've chosen a non-prescription route to treatment, I'm open to laser...
I for one have suffered permanent skin damage from laser, BUT I do not trash or put down anyone who DOES find positive results in the treatment of their...
I understand and sympathize with both sides of the view on this, but I'm going to have to agree with Dr. Nase in this respect. There's way too much discussion ...
... Well said Ian. That is exactly what I am getting at. The two ladies who thought I was too firm on my stance have to understand that there is no one else...
Without taking any sides here, the role (or non-role) of demodex mites in rosacea symptoms and Demodex Solutions is something that will continue to come up on...
Hello Kat, ....I really like what you wrote below. It is constructive, intuitive and makes sense. I think I can add some more points that I think are germane...
Dr. Nase, You are certainly passionate about how you feel this support group should operate. It is admirable. However, I am afraid this board will never be...
Deal PaulandSilus, Your name appears to be new in the group and perhaps this explains your post. This group has evolved through discussion, differing opinion...
Well, I suppose I should admit that I have probably had more technical disgreements with Geoffrey than most on this Board, but I would never advocate for a...
... Not really. See the abstract below. Logan J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Nov;49(5 Suppl):S272-4. Demodex abscesses: clinical and therapeutic challenges. ...
Thanks for sharing the abstract, Logan. Unfortunately, I was just paraphrasing from a previous post by Dr. Nase... and I believe he was pulling from a few...
Hello Logan and Ian, Unfortunately, in the study Logan cited, they never recounted the demodex (if my memory serves correct) and thus it was a general anti- ...
I for one , value Dr. Nase's input...... and after I read what he has to say, I STILL make up my own mind about MY skin. We are very lucky to have someone...
Knowledge is power. Allow us the opportunity to discover knowledge. Ami Hello Ami, I agree that knowledge is power. But you need the right knowledge and ...
Hi, Demodex Solutions has helped a few on this board, but their overall claims on that site are both outrageous and erroneous. I think the point he is trying...