xolegel effectiveness.
hi everybody ! I’ve been trying to get xolegel in england but to no
avail. I’m reading good reports about it and am hoping that it’s
effectiveness over nizoral cream is due to the fact that it doesn’t
contain water . I suffer from sebderm in my eyebrows almost
constantly for 25 years and would love a break from this
embarrassing condition ,but lately the lull in scaling activity only
seems to last days before i’m putting something on my eyebrows
(starflower oil ,acvwm ,nizoral ,dactakort ,elidel ) ,all to no
avail ,and some seeming to aggravate the condition .
I contacted barrier therapeutics in belgium (xolegel’s
manufacturers )
who informed me that as yet it wasn’t available in the uk . Only in
usa and the only way to get it was to have someone get it on
prescription over there and send it to me ! how frustrating !!
Anyway ,I’d pursue this route if I got some positive response from
group members as to it’s efficacy .
I definitely agree with everyone who thinks that sd is the poor
relation in dermatology . All my doctor ever does is give me some
steroid based cream or nizoral with no real results and no great
concern for how depressing this disease can be . I’ve never been
sent to see a dermatologist , and when i’ve paid to see one they
charge a fortune to give you a tub of thick white gunk that makes
matters worse .
June 15th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Antonio,
You might try glycerin to deal with flakiness. It’s
been used for decades to moisturize skin. It can be
found on the shelf in most pharmacies and is
inexpensive. Mix 1 part glycerin to 3 parts water.
It’s also an excellent cleanser. It doesn’t dry out
skin or irritate it. I’ve been using it for several
years since my skin is very sensitive to products like
soaps, cleansers, lotions, etc.
Even better still, a team of researchers think that it
can be helpful for skin conditions:
Michael
June 16th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Antonio,
To use glycerin as a moisturizer, I use volume rather
than weight. For example, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mixed
with 3 tablespoons (45 ml) distilled water. Then
simply apply to the skin as needed.
As a cleanser, I use the glycerin undiluted. I rinse
my face with cool water, apply a tablespoon or so (15
ml), cleanse gently with fingers, and then rinse again
with cool water.
Afterwards, when my skin is dry, I apply about 1
teaspoon (5 ml) of the 1 part glycerin & 3 part water.
By the way, I’ve been experimenting with a topical
itraconazole (Sporanox) solution that I concocted.
I’ll create a new post regarding that in a few days.
Michael
June 16th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Glycerin doesn’t cause acne. It’s considering to be
non-comedogenic. Here’s a study of cosmetical
ingredients and their potential for causing acne.
Go table 10 — glycerin is given a score of 0/3 which
means non acne causing.
Michael
June 17th, 2007 at 6:19 am
Hi Ann,
I assume that the rosewater and glycerin mixture would
be fine. That mixture has been used by ladies for
decades.
As a man, though, smelling like flowers is something I
try to avoid, so I prefer my glycerin straight — just
like I prefer my whiskey
I too wondered about the effects of chlorinated water
on my skin, so a few years ago I purchased a shower
filter. It didn’t seem to make any difference in my
case.
Michael
June 17th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
Greetings!
You’ve got some valid points there. It seems to me that some of the
dandruff shampoos could be modified into washes at the very least,
however there is no push for this as it’s an unfashionable disorder.
All the dermatologists I have come across have been dismissive and
the condition isn’t one that’s regularly researched. Presumably gene
therapy would at some point provide a treatment; my message to you is
to try different things and stay away from steroids despite their
obvious allure. For me, cider vinegar is the answer (or the closest
there is to an answer) - for you it might be something different.
In the meantime don’t give up. There are plently of buddies on here
to help, guide and support each other.
Simon