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Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) - A Warning   Message List  
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Re: [rosacea] Re: Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) - A Warning

dan,
do you know, are the cosmetic companies liable to law suits if this turns out
to be a harmful thing?
thnx,emily


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Thu Jun 1, 2006 11:03 am

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Hi All, I'm no expert, but just to remind everyone, since EGF has the potential for upregulating the growth rates of cancer cells, please be sure to discuss...
dfries2003
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May 31, 2006
7:43 pm

That's a good idea, check with your derm before using EGF. Artist, perhaps you should consider adding the risks with your posts?...
fleetwooddays
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May 31, 2006
11:42 pm

Yes I say always discuss your plan with your dermatologist with anything new, especially home formulations. We can never be too careful, and derms may be able...
nurse_artist
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Jun 1, 2006
12:27 am

I'm no expert, but here's my take on this... While the statement that EGF doesn't cause cancer is technically correct, I think the potential is that if a cell...
dfries2003
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Jun 1, 2006
2:27 am

Hi All, One last caution. Most studies on EGF involve its short term use. No longterm studies of continuous use really exist so be sure also to discuss...
dfries2003
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Jun 1, 2006
10:20 am

dan, do you know, are the cosmetic companies liable to law suits if this turns out to be a harmful thing? thnx,emily [Non-text portions of this message have...
Kemx
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Jun 1, 2006
12:34 pm

Hi Emily, Sorry, I have no idea. Maybe it would be best to consult with your dermatologist's lawyer on this one! ;-) Seriously though, I don't want to...
dfries2003
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Jun 1, 2006
6:13 pm

Just want to add that I think the anti-cancer properties of green tea may combat the possible concerns over EGF that were recently mentioned. Just a thought. ...
Elizabeth
celticgirlie3
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Jun 1, 2006
10:44 pm

Excellent information. I just starting using egf mixed with canvass cream and other anti inflammatory products from SAS. I do greatly apreciate this info, and...
rose jill
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Jun 1, 2006
10:47 pm

This talk about EGF is perplexing, isn't it? I appreciate Artist's efforts to alert us to all sorts of helpful and interesting topicals over the years, and...
Aurelia
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Jun 4, 2006
4:54 am

this is good Aurelia, one day......sometime in the future, i will forgo the egf for a period of time to see if it does make any difference. I'm enjoying some...
Kemx
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Jun 4, 2006
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