rosacea & acne vulgaris readers emails
I received your products a few days ago and I love them!! The aloe vera is working wonders for my skin. Can I please order from you an additional cleanser without the gel and lotion? I would like an extra one for my shower. Please let me know how much this is in U.S. dollars and I will send you a check or if you can accept my AX that would be great too!.
Thanks
Lisa Bishop
Lisa you can have anything you want! the gel alone is US$15.95 or two for US$29.65 and I'm absolutely delighted you are having success! I still have not got round to getting the credit card thing going so I apologise but still cheques only.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Hi, i am 17 this year and i have been suffering from acne vulgaris since i was 14.
All along i have low self esteem because all my friends have perfect skin
and i am like the only one with this stupid thing. I tried many products,
and seen many doctors, but i still look the same. My whole face is
reddish,
which are marks left by previous acne vulgaris, and they have been here for years,
and i just can't get rid of them, and when i'm fuming over this, new acne vulgaris
comes. GAWD I JUST HATE EM.
I went to see a doctor at the skin centre, he gave me erythromycine (sorry
if i spelled wrongly), but after taking it i experienced severe gastric
problems and diahorrea, that was because my stomach have not been good, i
was treated for gastric inflammation before and i can't take alot of
things like milk, coffee, tea etc.
I'm not taking any medicine orally. Now i'm taking my sister's beauty
products, like those washes and absorbing mask, but i'm pretty sure they
are not for me, cause they don't seem to have any effect. Should i continue to
use them?
Man, sometimes i wonder what have i done to deserve this, i have breakouts
after breakouts, and i don't even dare to look at anyone because of this,
and because of this, i don't dare to woo any girls cause i'm pretty sure
they'll be put off by my complexion =(
i'm writing this in utter shame, shaming myself for my face. I hope you
can help me to overcome both physically and psychologically.
Thanx and Have a nice Day =(
Hi it's really great to hear off you - you remind me so much of me - man I
know exactly how you feel - you have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of you
have a skin disease an illness that you bravely battle with in every day
life. Society highly rates film stars with their cosmetically engineered
pulled back eyes, their liposuction stomachs there literally chiselled noses
and probably enlarged privates hehe lol but I think they are *%^&^%*&* -
society rates successful sportsmen who are at the top of the game but I call
them plain lucky to be born with the ability to get where they are
(unsuccessful people try no less, deserve no less but through no fault of
their own in the eyes of society are not worthy of respect) well *&^&* them
to me and the hundreds of thousands who will read your email and think the
same as you, you are the hero fighting a disabling disease that has millions
of people in despair, depressed and even as I have been in the past
suicidal - never give up it is a mistake - you are at an incredibly
difficult time of your life - when you have acne vulgaris the teenage years are the
worst - you will get through this and if a girl does not see past your skin
condition to the person inside is she really worth your upset - I would say
you are better off not knowing such a shallow person - you will find the
right person for you believe me, it may take time but it will be worth it
all the more.
Don't bother using your sisters beauty products they are probably useless.
You need prescribed medication if it is acne vulgaris Vulgaris you have - have you
tried Isotrexin gel it is applied to the skin as an ointment and contains a
very powerful retinoid isotretinion and the antibiotic erythromycin as an
antiinflammatory (as it's applied topically to the skin it shouldn't effect your
stomach as the tablets did). Also you can try Antibiotic creams and
benzamycin a combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin for topical
use (instructions for benzoyl peroxide on the acne vulgaris treatments page) this is
one of the most popular treatments in the states. When you use these
treatments you may benefit from the soothing anti-inflammatory and
moisturising qualities of the Aloe Vera products I sell - some acne vulgaris
sufferers are finding them of benefit. I have enclosed a sheet I send with
Aloe Vera orders it is information for rosacea sufferers mainly have a read
of it and see if you think rosacea is a possibility if you think it is you
may want to use a topical antibiotic only as the other acne vulgaris treatments may be to
harsh for your skin. Let me know how you get on and I'm always here if you
want to chat.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Hi kcn...it's Michael in Korea. I just wanted you to know that i received
your products about 4 days ago...thanks very much...they arrived here
quickly. I want to purchase about 3 more of the Aloe Vera--- it feels good on my face...
I read your 3 page letter--it's all helpful. Wow...I never realised tuna
was a no-no...my face has been dry so i've been eating a lot of tuna lately.
Also, is coffee a definite DO NOT DRINK? Coffee doesn't really make me
flush (although it does make me more exciteable and anxious--if drunk in large
quantities)--if you say to stay away from it though--I will. Also, I
basically know what to stay away from--could you tell me what i should try
and eat--fruits, veggies, chicken? rice? fish?
Thanks again.
All the best, michael
Sorry Michael I've been away for the weekend (don't ask - relatives doh!).
Do not drink coffee try tea instead when your skin calms down completely -
reintroduce things one at a time and see what sets you off. All fruit and
veg are good - chicken, rice and fish are fine for me the thing is to
balance your diet and keep it bland for now. Your should see an
improvement with the products in about 3 weeks. Great to hear from you again
best wishes and take care
kcn.
I have had acne vulgaris for over 20 years and I'm currently on the waiting list to
see a deratologist with a view of starting Isotretinoin. Over the last few
weeks I have had intermittent redness of my nose and cheeks and since
reading your website wondered if I had rosacea. I am now unsure if starting on
Isotretinoin is a good thing or not and would value your opinion, I will
try your aloe Vera products as I have always been very sensitive to most skin
care products.
look forward to your reply
Janice
Hi Janice I would certainly try the Aloe Vera products and see if they help.
You may of course have acne vulgaris and rosacea and Seb Dermatitis is always a
possibility too. Below is an interesting article from www.medscape.com an
excellent source of medical articles. I hope it is of some help - let me
know what your Dermatologist says.
best wishes and take care
kcn
http://www.medscape.com/medscape/CNO/2000/AAD/AAD-01.html
Graeme Lipper, MD
Content and Contrasts
The 58th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was designed
to be a showcase of dermatology at the turn of the millennium. As such, the
exhibits and lectures were as varied as the record number of professionals
who attended from all parts of the globe. While some members flocked to
standing-room-only lectures on the finer aspects of liposuction and chemical
peels, others were equally eager to learn about the molecular biology of
skin and the science behind novel therapeutic interventions, such as the
immune modulators imiquimod and topical tacrolimus.
One could learn how to diagnose atypical pigmented lesions using the
technique of epiluminescence, and moments later take a stroll through a
cosmetics bazaar, trying on the latest line of products from L'Oreal and
Neutrogena. In short, this year's Academy meeting was a study in contrasts
as the field of dermatology continues to microspecialize into camps as
divergent as cosmetology and dermatopathology.
The meeting offered a wealth of new information for the clinical
dermatologist. This article will focus on sessions addressing two of the
most common problems in dermatology: acne vulgaris and psoriasis. Additional mention
is made of epiluminescence -- a technique for the diagnosis of pigmented
lesions that is rapidly approaching the level of standard of care in Europe.
acne vulgaris
This year's heavily attended acne vulgaris Symposium was directed by Diane M.
Thiboutot, MD (Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania), and
featured lectures by leaders in the subjects of acne vulgaris and rosacea. The
session covered a wide array of useful topics, from diagnosis to treatment.
Hormones and acne vulgaris
Anne W. Lucky, MD (Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio),
and Dr. Thiboutot began the symposium by emphasizing that attendees should
consider the hormonal underpinnings of common acne vulgaris. This point was
illustrated by Dr. Lucky's talk on acne vulgaris as a marker for other medical
problems, including polycystic ovarian disease (PCO) and insulin resistance.
In particular, she advised hormonal evaluation of patients with
Early or late-onset acne vulgaris
acne vulgaris refractory to conventional treatment
acne vulgaris relapsing after a course of isotretinoin
acne vulgaris persisting beyond adolescence
Such evaluation should include
Serum androgen levels (luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone,
free testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate [DHEAS], androstenedione,
and 17-alpha-OH progesterone)
Serum fasting glucose
Fasting lipid profile
Blood pressure
Waist-to-hip ratio
She also addressed the underdiagnosed entity polycystic ovarian disease,
stressing the clinical features of hirsutism, androgenic alopecia, menstrual
abnormalities, central obesity, virilization, insulin resistance, and
acanthosis nigricans.
Continuing the hormonal theme, Dr. Thiboutot presented "Oral Contraceptives:
A Dermatologist's Perspective." This talk included a summary of the
mechanism of action of oral contraceptives (OCs), describing how OCs can
benefit female acne vulgaris patients by inhibiting ovarian androgen production,
decreasing sebum secretion, and increasing hepatic synthesis of sex hormone
binding globulin. Dr. Thiboutot also took her audience through the risks and
benefits of estrogen therapy.
acne vulgaris in Darker-Skinned Patients
Pearl E. Grimes, MD (University of California, Los Angeles), addressed the
important subject of acne vulgaris in darker skin types. She stressed the main
concerns listed by her darker-skinned acne vulgaris patients: postinflammatory
hyperpigmentation, product irritation, oily skin, and enlarged pores. She
underscored the fact that some common acne vulgaris treatments, such as benzoyl
peroxide, tretinoin, glycolic and salicylic acids, adapalene, and tazarotene
can actually exacerbate postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin,
leading to poor patient compliance and dissatisfaction. To address this
concern, she often pretreats darker-skinned patients with hydroquinone 4%,
especially before using superficial chemical peels. In addition, she
reported acne vulgaris treatment success with fewer pigmentary complaints in
darker-skinned acne vulgaris patients treated with concomitant azelaic acid 20% cream
(daily in the morning) and tretinoin 0.025% cream daily at bedtime).
Alternative Dosing of Isotretinoin
Alan R. Shalita, MD (State University of New York Health Science Center at
Brooklyn), discussed alternative dosing of isotretinoin, emphasizing that
dosing should take into account disease severity, location, type of lesions,
endocrine factors, and side effects. He warned the audience to start
isotretinoin on the low side (0.5 mg/kg/day or less) in patients with
especially severe acne vulgaris to avoid flares accompanied by exuberant granulation
tissue. If such flares occur, he indicated that he and others have
successfully managed them with steroids and tetracycline during a "cool
down" period, followed by slow reintroduction of isotretinoin during a
concurrent steroid taper.
He also discussed management of rosacea fulminans, a rare, potentially
disfiguring, and exuberant form of rosacea typically affecting middle-aged
women. In these cases, he recommends initial treatment with corticosteroids
to "calm the progression," followed by isotretinoin started at 10 mg every
day or every other day and gradually titrated up as the steroid dose is
reduced.
Isotretinoin, Depression, and Antibiotic Resistance
Additional acne vulgaris Symposium topics included the controversial association
between isotretinoin therapy and depression, with Donald P. Lookingbill, MD
(Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida), presenting data that available
evidence does not support an increased suicide rate in isotretinoin-treated
patients.
James J. Leyden, MD (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia), discussed
the emergence of antibiotic resistance to Propionibacterium acne vulgariss,
presenting data that retinoid therapy may actually combat this alarming
trend by significantly reducing the total numbers of P acne vulgariss on the skin of
isotretinoin-treated patients.[1]
Courtesy of www.medscape.com and excellent source of medical articles.
I have just read the email from Laura, who, like me, is having trouble with her eyes. I have suffered with various eye complaints for years but no-one ever suggested rosacea, even though my face is nearly always bright red. I did try the suggestion of my optician, after I had been diagnosed with spk (superficial punctate keratitis - or something like that) by applying ice to the affected eyes for ten minutes at a time. This definitely was the only thing that calmed down the redness and burning. I am sure it's worth a try for you anyway, as it costs nothing and can't do any harm.
I have just been diagnosed as having rosacea and am so relieved to read that other people are experiencing the same problems as I have been for what seems to be for ever. I am an avid fitness fanatic, but get so fed up when about 10 minutes into my class, I am constantly asked if I am ok, as my skin turns beetroot red. When attending new classes, everyone assumes I am a beginner and totally unfit due to my appearance. It also feels very uncomfortable, especially in the summer when it is hot before even beginning any exercises! Can anyone offer any suggestions to keeping my face cool or disguising the redness during my exercise sessions? I would be REALLY grateful.
Thanks, thanks, thanks for this brilliant site.
Chris
I have just been diagnosed as having acne vulgaris-rosacea but will be going on
holiday at the beginning of May - can you recommend a sunscreen that won't
aggravate my condition?
Many thanks
Karen
Hi Karen it is information we are desperated for a person has just written
mentioning cetaphil info available on the Internet.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
kcn,
I have found Roc. Maquillage Hypo Allergenie Active, Fond De Teint Creme foundation very good on my dry senstive skin.It is available in a fluid and also in a pressed foundation. I would not recommend the pressed foundation if you have dry skin. The creme gives more coverage than the fluide version of this product. Also while in the States at X-mas I came across a very good moisturizer with sun protection factor 15 called Cetaphil. I found this excellent as I have been unable to find a sunscreen that I could tolerate. The manufactures are Galderma. I have tried to find it when I came home to Ireland but they only do the cleanser. So I will try to order overseas On my really bad days - VASELINE. Aqueous Cream is a very good cleanser. I use with lukewarm water in place of soap.
Brilliant info you’re very kind to take the time to help others.
Best wishes and take care
kcn.
My boyfriend (36) has suffered most of his life with very bad acne vulgaris.
His back is a pitted mass and he constantly has vey large boils on his back and
some on his chest and a few, although not so bad on his neck.
He has been prescribed tablets by the doctor, but they have never worked.
Can anyone suggeset anything which might help. He is very self conscious of his
body now.
Dear acne vulgaris - rosacea uk organiser,
Can you tell me how likely it is that Lofopremine tablets which I have been taking for stress related depression may have triggered the rosacea. They certainly cause sweating to the extreme.
Many thanks for the information and would appreciate being added to mailing list.
yours sincerely
Judith
Hi Judith sorry I can't find any info on that drug name from my usual sources but if they do cause you to sweat profusely that may well be aggravating to your rosacea - discuss a change of medication with your Doctor and let me know how you get on and consider Aloe Vera for your rosacea symptoms.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Thanks for the info. I can't wait to try these products. I will definitely
email you with results.
Thanks for having this website up, I actually diagnosed by Dad's Rhinophyma
with the info. found on your website.
He's got the most advanced case I've ever heard of and not one Doctor he's
ever seen has diagnosed it correctly.
Thanks again, you're a life saver!!!
that has made my day!
Best wishes and take care
kcn.
Dear sirs,
Hi kcn,
Did you see the Daily Express 6 March re FotoFacial and its claims
Have you had any other enquiries about this new laser treatment that has come over from the USA.
Would be interested to know of any comments/concerns
Thanks
DB
Hi no I didn't see it but there is plenty of information about it on the web. I would say that so called beauticians should not be offering this treatment - it is best left to medical professionals - I believe it to be a genuine treatment that may benefit some and not others (as with all treatment) but I can not think of any logical reason why repeat treatments would not periodically be needed and it is expensive I believe. If you get any further info I'll be pleased to hear off you. Me I'll stick to my Aloe Vera!
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Hey thank you so much for your reply, I couldn't believe how fast it was!!!!!
That's awesome. But anyways, I'm going to the dermatologist tomorrow and so
I'll see what happens. He mentioned the pill before but I'm scared to go to
a gynocologist, cause yuck, even though I know I'll eventually have to.
Plus, since my periods are irregular anyways, I think it would be a good
thing to go on the pill, and hopefully it'll clear up the acne vulgaris I have. Would
I still be on the antibiotics if I went on the pill? Also, how long does it
take for the Azalec, differin, and antibiotics to work. I know I have to be
patient, but I want clear skin. Also another interesting thing that I
noticed, I have an IDENTICAL twin sister and she gets zits, but it seems like
I get a lot more than her. One thing I thought it could be from was tanning
and sun, cause I have gone tanning more than her and usually am in the sun
more. Also I thought maybe stress had something to do with it. But anyways,
hope to hear from you soon. ~Kristen
Hi Kristen the 50 emails I've had today will not think I'm very fast because I've been away for the weekend (relatives doh!) anyway I can only do my best. I now what you mean about the Doctors but you will have to see them for your own sake - let me know what the dermatologist says. If Dianette was successful you would not take antibiotics (antibiotics can make the contraceptive pill less effective too). For the treatment of acne vulgaris Vulgaris you are really talking a number of weeks for the treatments you mentioned to work so persevere if that is what the Dermatologist thinks best.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
I am in the middle of a bad attack of rosacea, having been relatively clear for a number of years - I have just had a baby and I feel he may have sparked off the attack. I am at the mo refusing to go out as I feel absolutely awful and self conscious.
I understand exactly how you feel I have been there - I really do hope the Aloe Vera products will work as well for you as they have for me and many others but no one treatment works for all and there are no guarantees. I have had quite a few ladies writing with their experiences of birth, pregnancy and rosacea and undoubtably the hormonal changes, emotional and considerable physical stress does aggravate (but not cause) the condition. Please find enclosed the instructions I send with orders they may help in the mean time. If you wish to talk anytime please email me remember I understand exactly how you feel - do not feel guilty for not going out - you have an illness and this is how it is effecting you - you will get through this difficult period.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
ps regarding last letter..
i have combination skin, very sensitive. just
want a cream or lotion that will go on lightly
under makeup but will still soothe
without feeling tight. i have dry and also oily patches
in different parts of my face!
Hi I really cannot say if it will suit you or not - all I can say is I have very sensitive skin also - I would say the most sensitive it is possible to have and my skin find the products eminently beneficial.
best wishes
kcn.
I think i have it. About ten years ago, (I'm 45 year old male) I got a
persitent load of zitz spots, subterranen plukes and went to my doctor
in England. He said, I had rosacea, an priscribed something called
Minicotin (sp?) . Well this is great stuff, really works. now i'm in USA
and away from him, out of supplies ( and under a ton load of stress )
its all come back
Jees its awfull.
Are there any things I can do myself to help get rid of it, I go back to
UK in 4 weeks and then I can get my usual tabs
Rudolf the red nosed freak
Hi Richard you probably mean minocin a tetracycline antibiotic - you can get
it in the states from a Doctor. I am very pleased you find it effective -
let me know if it helps again will you? And don’t call yourself a freak again you are not - you simply have a skin disease.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
I am having a problem with my face turning flush
throughout my daily activities. When i lift
weight,
which I do daily, my face turns brigh red and
stays
that way the rest of the day. When my teacher
call on
me to ask me a question in class i do the same
thing.
It is really emberassing and i want it to go away.
I
exercise daily and i am in great condition. I
don't
believe i have high blood pressure or high
cholesterol. I find myself turning red when i am
home
alone for no reason and it last for hours. Please
help me. I am willing to take your products if
you
can refer me to them and how they can help. Is
what I
have a form of rosacea?
Hi Steve thank you for writing it's great to hear from you. Unfortunately you sound very much like myself many years ago - but don't worry my symptoms never got any worse (apart from a couple of years when I exposed myself to all sorts of triggers). Before using the Aloe Vera products I got very red in the face with weight training and that would really set my rosacea off - but know I find it very much improved - I can now weight train (that does temporarily increase blood pressure) and drink gallons of cider (not at the same time of course lol) without ill effects for my rosacea - some things do still give me a red face though like coffee and very spicy foods so it is essential to find your own triggers and avoid them. Ask your Doctor about medicationI would certainly try the Aloe Vera products and talk to your Doctor too - let me know how you get on - I've included the sheets I send with orders see if they help.
best wishes and take care and if you need to talk
I'm here
kcn.
Thank you for replying to my message. After reading
what you wrote I have a few questions. When you said
you drink lots of Cider, what do you mean by that.
The condition on my face is not acne vulgaris or groups of red
spots. It just simply is flushed all of the time and
when I lift weights it really flare's up. I found out
by pacing myself and going slowly it doesn't flare up
as bad. I do eat lot's of tuna, salmon, and chicken
along with no carb isopure and pro v 60 all for
weighlifting. What is so bad about tuna. THese two
supplements I am taking, do you know if they are
triggers? What kind of Aloe vera do you reccommend.
Is it the same kind of gel that comes from the plant?
Please get back with me when you have the time and I
really appreciate all of your help.
Hi Steve Cider is like beer but made from apples it is not a therapeutic treatment but alcohol, booze, happy juice, falling down liquid etc lol. Tuna is high in Niacin a b3 vitamin that causes flushing!!!!!!!!!!! you may find you don't have a problem if you avoid foods high in Niacin (I don't have a list but am
looking for one for the site) I wouldn't be suprised if some of the
supplements you take aggravate the flushing I don't know though and you will
have to experiment. There are different types of plant and I am no expert
on plants all I know is the products I sell helps me and others with similar
symptoms. When I took weight lifting supplements they usually did have
niacin in. Let me know if this helps.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am very happy to visit your site and got really useful advice for the
treatment of acne vulgaris. However, I have some misunderstanding regarding to it.
I
have a mild acne vulgaris with some blackheads and whiteheads. Currently I have
been
using only the soap "Protex", it has helped me somehow to keep the acne vulgaris to
become so severe, but could not remove it. I would like to see my face
smooth and without acne vulgaris.
Many of sufferers from this acne vulgaris advised and acclaimed the Aloe Vera
products. Is it useful to my face as well? And if it is, is it necessary
to buy all the three products to completely remove acne vulgaris?
Because as I mentioned , my acne vulgaris is not so severe, it's mild. So it seems
to
me that one of them,say, Aloe Vera Gel, would be enough and not expensive.
So, what do you think about my decision?
I really need your advice.
Yours,
Odilbek
P.S. I live in Manchester
Hi most of the positive feedback is for the treatment of rosacea - I only
recommend the products as a basic skin care regimen for the treatment of
acne vulgaris Vulgaris you will also need prescribed medication for acne vulgaris Vulgaris -
some treatments for acne vulgaris can be irritating and drying and this is when the
Aloe Vera products can be invaluable for helping these symptoms - I would
really advise all 3.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Subject: The Aloe Plant...
I have not yet been diagnosed by after reading about rosacea, I believe this is what I have. I'm now 50 years old, & was diagnosed early last year with some sort of dermatitis, was given cream which cleared it up beautifully. However, sometime afterwards, this new problem began & is worsening quickly. I have an huge Aloe plant growing in my house and wonder if it's o.k. to use the gel from it. I understand there are different aloe plants & one in particular is the best and tho' I don't know exactly which one I have, I wonder if it would still be good to try. I hate the thought of medication but will see my doctor to at least be diagnosed. Please let me know about the aloe plant. Thank you and thank you so much for this wonderful webpage with all the information.
Thank you for your very kind comments - I really cannot advice you on your plants I am simply an experienced fellow sufferer with a little time on his hands and a desire to help - unfortunately not much of a horticulturist hehe lol.
Do let me know if it helps!
best wishes and take care
kcn.
My dermatologist has been treating me for many months. The first month
the oral antibiotics helped greatly together with an antibiotic cream.
Then
in the middle of the first month it got alot worse. He made me then go
on
metrolotion/gel. I told him that I had tried the gel before and that it
had dried
and reddened my skin worse. He said the lotion would not. Guess what?
It is horrible and now the other treatments will not help. It keeps
getting worse
and now I am emotionally upset about it. I guess the emotions keep it
stirred up also. I live in the hot southern part of the U.S. and try to
keep
cool, but this year it has been the worst in the cold winter. Do you
think
one of your aloe vera products can reverse all this damage. I am
desperate!
Please let me know which product I need to start with. I am tired of
missing work for useless Dr. appts. and wasted money.
Thanks for your help
Nan in Louisiana
P.S. My doctor told me that I probably have rosacea due to my Celtic
background.
I am proud of my heritage even if I do have to prove it by having ugly
skin.
Hi thank you for writing - I understand exactly how you feel - don't give
up - have a look at the documentation below that I send with my Aloe Vera
orders and see if you think it will be of benefit. I had really bad
flareups of rosacea at one time due to my exposure to many trigger factors
and now using the Aloe Vera products my skin is the best it has been not
perfect but then who is? there are no guarantees no one treatment works for
all - I can say this is the best treatment I have tried - I have good
feedback from many others but whether it will work for yourself only trying
it will say. I find all the products work best together but some find
anyone of the products is there favourite! just goes to show we are all
different.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Hi I wrote to you before in November when the doctor started me on metrogel and antibiotics.well no change has happened I still have lesions and pustules and a red face,oh sorry one big change has happened I am now on anti-depressants .A 31year old lady really should deal with all this a bit better they said,as the doctor wrote out the prescription,considering you have had skin problems for 15 years.these doctors know how to make you feel great!anyway would you have any other suggestions on what medication I could ask my G.P. for next?
thanks,
Gina.
Hi,
Has anyone ever tried low level laser therapy for the treatment of
roseacea/acne vulgaris?
I have seen a couple of clinical references with research that indicates
the
results can be very good?
Eleanor
thank you for your contact - I shall print your email next update and see if
anyone can throw any light (feeble pun completely intended hehe) on the
subject.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Typically, how long do these products last? Do your customers order them
monthly, or are they made to last for, say, six months?I am concerned
about
getting my money's worth! Also, why not set your website up so that your
customers can use a credit card? Thanks for your time!
Hi thanks for writing. I've only been selling them for 6 weeks. How long
they last depends on how much you use! the size of the containers are on the
site 128g for the gel etc that should give you some idea. Reorders began
after about a month. My bank has suggested I accept credit cards but as I
said I've only just started selling and I cannot afford the software to run
a shop on a third party secure server at present - I shall be accepting
credit cards in the future however.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
Please add me to your mailing list. I found your site excellent, the only one I have come across with unbiased clear information. I have only just been diagnosed with rosacea (after suffering with my skin and eyes for years!) and do not want to take the antibiotics that the doctor has prescribed.
Thank you.
Chris
thank you very much Chris you are too kind.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
I am very pleased to read that there is help out there for this
disease.
Could you please let me know if the gel is the best buy by itself for
the treatment of rosacea and what foods should one avoid.
Regards
Diane
Diane
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Is that Cell as in Cellular phone or is it the Cell where they keep the
slaves? hehehe
I recommend the 3 products together as being more effective than the gel
alone - I hope the following is of some help.
best wishes and take care
kcn.
On reading your information, I have purchase some Aloe Vera Bio Active Gel
from a local health food shop - is this the same type of product you sell,
do you think it will be ok for my rosacea? I am currently also using
Daktacort hydrocortisone cream prescribed by my doctor, is this a steriod
cream & if so should I ask to have it changed? Or should I use it in
conjunction with the gel?
I would welcome an answer.
Many thanks
K
Hi Karen thanks for writing you can find info on Daktacort at www.gsm.com it
is a mild steroidal cream and not now recommended for the treatment of
rosacea. I have no idea what product you have purchased from the shop
sorry. If your Doctor prescribes other more suitable medication I know of
no reason not to use the Aloe Vera in conjunction with it.
best wishes and take care
kcn..