Re: Cortizone + Zinc Oxide // Prep H

[Guest guest]

> 2. any thoughts/experience on using Preparation H on face for

> vasoconstriction (flush control only)?

>

> thanks

> tommy

I have stumbled across info that claims that the Prep H that is used to

constrict facial tissues (ie, tighten up the bags under the eyes) is only

available in Canada. The claim is that the US version doesn't have the

yeast extract that works so well for that. I have not read anything about

either verions that it claims to help redness. I would imagine that getting

the US Cream would be an inexpensive experiment.

I'm not endorsing anything, but if your looking for the Canadian version,

check here:

http://www.only-in-canada.com/

It's possible that other Canadian pharmacies online might have it also (ie,

shoppers drug mart, etc).

HTH-

in Michigan

[Guest guest]

the tissue tightening (as opposed to vasoconstriction) is from the

diuretic effect supposedly.

either canada or us version may/should be useful for vasoconstriction

on face in a pinch.

any opinion from the Docs?

-- In rosacea-support@y..., " Third Coast Herbals " wrote:

> > 2. any thoughts/experience on using Preparation H on face for

> > vasoconstriction (flush control only)?

> >

> > thanks

> > tommy

>

>

> I have stumbled across info that claims that the Prep H that is

used to

> constrict facial tissues (ie, tighten up the bags under the eyes)

is only

> available in Canada. The claim is that the US version doesn't have

the

> yeast extract that works so well for that. I have not read

anything about

> either verions that it claims to help redness. I would imagine

that getting

> the US Cream would be an inexpensive experiment.

>

> I'm not endorsing anything, but if your looking for the Canadian

version,

> check here:

> http://www.only-in-canada.com/

>

> It's possible that other Canadian pharmacies online might have it

also (ie,

> shoppers drug mart, etc).

>

> HTH-

> in Michigan

[Guest guest]

> either canada or us version may/should be useful for

> vasoconstriction on face in a pinch.

>

> any opinion from the Docs?

Tommy, I looked into Prep H a few weeks ago, when someone else

brought it to our attention. There may be something to 's

distinction between US and Canadian versions for use under the eyes,

but I came to the same conclusion as you did, that the two countries'

different formulations should not, theoretically, affect its

presumptive effect on redness/flushing.

The US version contains a vasoconstrictor (phenylephredrine? I don't

recall at the moment, but it was the same ingredient and

concentration found in local anesthetics -- although those are

injected directly into the tissue, not applied topically).

A hemorrhoid is an exposed dilated vein, unlike the dilated vessels

in rosacea which reside unexposed in the dermis. I don't know that

veins can actively dilate and restrict like arteries can, so I'm not

certain what a vasoconstrictor is doing in Prep H. Mucous membranes

have a different skin structure than does the face, so a

vasoconstrictor may have a function. I don't know, I've only

prescribed witch hazel (Tucks) or Prep H w/cortizone for hemorrhoids.

Whatever, on the face, I wouldn't think a topical vasoconstrictor

could transverse the entire epidermis down to the dermis in

sufficient concentration to cause consistent vasoconstriction across

the entire face. But I really don't know.

I'm trying to think of a quip on this asspiring topic that will get

past the moderators, but I can't think of any. (Oops, did I just make

a typo? )

Marjorie

Marjorie Lazoff, MD

>

> -- In rosacea-support@y..., " Third Coast Herbals "

wrote:

> > > 2. any thoughts/experience on using Preparation H on face for

> > > vasoconstriction (flush control only)?

> > >

> > > thanks

> > > tommy

> >

> >

> > I have stumbled across info that claims that the Prep H that is

> used to

> > constrict facial tissues (ie, tighten up the bags under the eyes)

> is only

> > available in Canada. The claim is that the US version doesn't

have

> the

> > yeast extract that works so well for that. I have not read

> anything about

> > either verions that it claims to help redness. I would imagine

> that getting

> > the US Cream would be an inexpensive experiment.

> >

> > I'm not endorsing anything, but if your looking for the Canadian

> version,

> > check here:

> > http://www.only-in-canada.com/

> >

> > It's possible that other Canadian pharmacies online might have it

> also (ie,

> > shoppers drug mart, etc).

> >

> > HTH-

> > in Michigan

[Guest guest]

Seriously, be care when putting Preparation H on your skin. You never

know the side effects. Many of us have tried alpha hydroxy acids and

they seemed to do the trick at first, but caused major irritation

after a few months. Has anyone tried Preparation H on their skin?

Take care,

Matija

[Guest guest]

Seriously, be care when putting Preparation H on your skin. You never

know the side effects. Many of us have tried alpha hydroxy acids and

they seemed to do the trick at first, but caused major irritation

after a few months. Has anyone tried Preparation H on their skin?

Take care,

Matija

[Guest guest]

Seriously, be care when putting Preparation H on your skin. You never

know the side effects. Many of us have tried alpha hydroxy acids and

they seemed to do the trick at first, but caused major irritation

after a few months. Has anyone tried Preparation H on their skin?

Take care,

Matija

[Guest guest]

Years ago I worked for a health and beauty company in

public relations. In about 1990, we launched a

now-defunct skincare line. The head of R&D was a

really well-respected cosmetic chemist. I worked on

editing the production information publications with

him...

He told me that the active ingredient in our night

cream was based on yeast, and was based on the same

principal that make Prep. H do it's job. He said that

in a skin cream, it would provide tightening, lifting,

etc.

That said... it's pretty well know in fashion circles

that Prep. H. is used by models to help puffy bags

under their eyes -- but it's kind of a modeling " urban

legend, " along with a few other weird tricks I've

heard of. I've never heard that it actually works.

For the record, back then, out of curiosity, I tried

Prep. H on my face (I can't believe I'm admitting this

in a public place). I don't remember it have any

effect at all, except it made me feel a little silly.

I doubt it will hurt anyone. It has a heavy petroleum

base, so I'd be aware of that.

My final piece of advice -- use a brand new tube.

Suzi

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[Guest guest]

Years ago I worked for a health and beauty company in

public relations. In about 1990, we launched a

now-defunct skincare line. The head of R&D was a

really well-respected cosmetic chemist. I worked on

editing the production information publications with

him...

He told me that the active ingredient in our night

cream was based on yeast, and was based on the same

principal that make Prep. H do it's job. He said that

in a skin cream, it would provide tightening, lifting,

etc.

That said... it's pretty well know in fashion circles

that Prep. H. is used by models to help puffy bags

under their eyes -- but it's kind of a modeling " urban

legend, " along with a few other weird tricks I've

heard of. I've never heard that it actually works.

For the record, back then, out of curiosity, I tried

Prep. H on my face (I can't believe I'm admitting this

in a public place). I don't remember it have any

effect at all, except it made me feel a little silly.

I doubt it will hurt anyone. It has a heavy petroleum

base, so I'd be aware of that.

My final piece of advice -- use a brand new tube.

Suzi

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Years ago I worked for a health and beauty company in

public relations. In about 1990, we launched a

now-defunct skincare line. The head of R&D was a

really well-respected cosmetic chemist. I worked on

editing the production information publications with

him...

He told me that the active ingredient in our night

cream was based on yeast, and was based on the same

principal that make Prep. H do it's job. He said that

in a skin cream, it would provide tightening, lifting,

etc.

That said... it's pretty well know in fashion circles

that Prep. H. is used by models to help puffy bags

under their eyes -- but it's kind of a modeling " urban

legend, " along with a few other weird tricks I've

heard of. I've never heard that it actually works.

For the record, back then, out of curiosity, I tried

Prep. H on my face (I can't believe I'm admitting this

in a public place). I don't remember it have any

effect at all, except it made me feel a little silly.

I doubt it will hurt anyone. It has a heavy petroleum

base, so I'd be aware of that.

My final piece of advice -- use a brand new tube.

Suzi

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