(This post is clearly labled as my -opinion- :)) On the subject of consulting the derm about alternative treatments. A good precaution, BUT relying on them as...
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...
Dear Kez I would suggest that you try and cut out coffee, chillies, spices and MSG(or in other words ajinomoto) from your diet. Try and maintain a diary and...
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...
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...
Just wanted to let everyone know I'm trying this. I bought 20 600mg tablets of Mucinex for $10. I'm about 5 days into them and so far no flare ups. I think...
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. ...
Another member of this list has said that apple vinegar is really effective for seb derm-- not tried it myself. Certainly less side effects than steroids....
Hello, I am a new member that was diagnosed two weeks ago. I have tiny pustules in the t-zone that make my skin feel like sandpaper and they started in March...
Sorry to hear about your flare up. I went for years without a problem only to be prescribed a nasal spray for allergies ( which had steriods in it) and flared...
I just wanted to add that I will be using my cream that I made once daily only (I made from skin actives). For safety precautionary reasons as mentioned on...
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...
sarah, someone just posted on the skinactives forum that jojoba oil keeps her seb derm under control., olive oil was good too,just too oily. [olive products...
from the scientist at skinactives: EGF has been tested for "only" about 50 years or so. It is the first growth factor to be discovered. Please do a search for...
I've gone through several derms over the years and a few of them were ok. I am very happy with my current derm. The difference with this derm was that someone...
I'm not sure if this is an appropriate thing to ask on this forum, and if it isn't I apologize. Can anyone recommend a good, sympathetic, knoweledgable...
You are so right! I have started to do just that. Lst time I emailed saying that I was taking a break from IPL, I never got a return letter lol. It seems...
SO glad to be a part of the group. I just joined! I am looking for an experienced IPL practitioner in Seattle or someplace reasonably close (Oregon, or B.C.....
Sarah, I also had my worst seb-derm flare in years one week post-IPL treatments. All my normal techniques didn't help, but a few days later it went back to...
yes, we need each other to find things out...i am only using egf once daily also.emily ... From: tamara To: rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
Hi there- I'm currently using Metrogel once a day, and 250mg of Tetracycline twice a day. I have pretty mild rosacea, though the papules are annoying....
Mike To be honest I'm not really sure but it feels very bumpy and agitated and looks very red. I've never actually had a real flair up before but on the odd...
Hi Mary, Does yasmin help with p/p or redness or flushing or all? Also, are you on the regular yasmin, or the low-dose "yaz"? I am going to bring it up with...
smashing licorice...an idea -in a ziploc sandwich baggie with a rolling pin until it turns to a powder. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Brian I can probably help here. I am actually under the care of a consultant deramtologist and and IPL specalist at the moment. When I last visited the...
Couldn't agree with you more about derms regarding rosacea. I have been to seven around the Atlanta area and not one of them has helped or been willing to...
