Re: Are we expecting too much-Concur w/

[Guest guest]

Snip> On another related note, I think it's important to recognize

that the points of view you express seem to be limited to

what " conventional medicine " believes is possible, with " conventional

medicine " being at the top of some sort of hierarchy. While

conventional medicine does a lot of good , it is certainly not the be

all, end all. carrie

>

Just throwing in my 2 cents, but I have to agree with on this

one. While I don't have any qualms about a Dr touting the viewpoints

of conventional medicine on the board, I am concerned about the tone

of the physician's posts as being " the real deal " soley bec it is

traditional medicine. Quite often the posts appear to be dismissive

of alternative or " non-clinical " treatments.

I worry that many people visiting the board and reading these posts

will continue to spin with unsuccessful conventional medical

treatments rather than look at overall health improvement and try

educate themselves on all treatment options, not just the ones with

double blind clinical studies. Not saying that conventional meds

doesn't work, but for many rosaceans, it doesn't and we seek answers

and solutions in spite of the obstacles. That doesn't deserve

condescension, but applause.

Drs need to wake up to a new era, you are being questioned, if you

don't know, admit it, open your mind, and work with us.

As I've said before, this board serves as an excellent medium for

getting outside of the box, let's not start drawing lines now.

GT

[Guest guest]

Snip> On another related note, I think it's important to recognize

that the points of view you express seem to be limited to

what " conventional medicine " believes is possible, with " conventional

medicine " being at the top of some sort of hierarchy. While

conventional medicine does a lot of good , it is certainly not the be

all, end all. carrie

>

Just throwing in my 2 cents, but I have to agree with on this

one. While I don't have any qualms about a Dr touting the viewpoints

of conventional medicine on the board, I am concerned about the tone

of the physician's posts as being " the real deal " soley bec it is

traditional medicine. Quite often the posts appear to be dismissive

of alternative or " non-clinical " treatments.

I worry that many people visiting the board and reading these posts

will continue to spin with unsuccessful conventional medical

treatments rather than look at overall health improvement and try

educate themselves on all treatment options, not just the ones with

double blind clinical studies. Not saying that conventional meds

doesn't work, but for many rosaceans, it doesn't and we seek answers

and solutions in spite of the obstacles. That doesn't deserve

condescension, but applause.

Drs need to wake up to a new era, you are being questioned, if you

don't know, admit it, open your mind, and work with us.

As I've said before, this board serves as an excellent medium for

getting outside of the box, let's not start drawing lines now.

GT

[Guest guest]

Snip> On another related note, I think it's important to recognize

that the points of view you express seem to be limited to

what " conventional medicine " believes is possible, with " conventional

medicine " being at the top of some sort of hierarchy. While

conventional medicine does a lot of good , it is certainly not the be

all, end all. carrie

>

Just throwing in my 2 cents, but I have to agree with on this

one. While I don't have any qualms about a Dr touting the viewpoints

of conventional medicine on the board, I am concerned about the tone

of the physician's posts as being " the real deal " soley bec it is

traditional medicine. Quite often the posts appear to be dismissive

of alternative or " non-clinical " treatments.

I worry that many people visiting the board and reading these posts

will continue to spin with unsuccessful conventional medical

treatments rather than look at overall health improvement and try

educate themselves on all treatment options, not just the ones with

double blind clinical studies. Not saying that conventional meds

doesn't work, but for many rosaceans, it doesn't and we seek answers

and solutions in spite of the obstacles. That doesn't deserve

condescension, but applause.

Drs need to wake up to a new era, you are being questioned, if you

don't know, admit it, open your mind, and work with us.

As I've said before, this board serves as an excellent medium for

getting outside of the box, let's not start drawing lines now.

GT

[Guest guest]

It is not that coneventional medicine doesn't work for rosacea, it

does. It is that bad conventional medicine does not work for rosacea.

I've been formulating a logical treament algorithm for inflammatory

rosacea and acne. Here goes.

Step one. Discontinue all topicals. Wash bid with cetaphil bar.

Accutane 10 mg/d + Zithromax 500 mg loading, 250 qd.

Stay out of sun religously, darkly tint automobile windows because no

topical sunscreens are permissable at this time.

Step two. When clear, and clearing will occur rapidly (definately

within 3 months, probably much sooner) stop Zithromax, maintain

Accutane 10 mg/d for a cumulative period of six months from the start

date of step one.

Step three. Remember the most sensitive area of your face, the spot

where it was most likely to break out. Maybe its your forhead, maybe

its your cheek, or perhaps your chin or jawline. Pick a small part

of this sensitive area for further spot testing. Now you have a

choice, you can either spot test differin gel (I say differin gel

because it is a better formulation than the cream) or noritate cream,

depending on your religious beliefs about topical retinoids and

antibiotics. If, after two weeks, the spot is better or equal to the

surrounding skin, add that topical, if not, forget your religous

beliefs and spot test the other topical.

Step four. Wean off Accutane with the following schedule. Three

months 10 mg/d MWF. Three months 10mg/d SaSu. Then stop.

Comments, suggestions, anyone??

[Guest guest]

It is not that coneventional medicine doesn't work for rosacea, it

does. It is that bad conventional medicine does not work for rosacea.

I've been formulating a logical treament algorithm for inflammatory

rosacea and acne. Here goes.

Step one. Discontinue all topicals. Wash bid with cetaphil bar.

Accutane 10 mg/d + Zithromax 500 mg loading, 250 qd.

Stay out of sun religously, darkly tint automobile windows because no

topical sunscreens are permissable at this time.

Step two. When clear, and clearing will occur rapidly (definately

within 3 months, probably much sooner) stop Zithromax, maintain

Accutane 10 mg/d for a cumulative period of six months from the start

date of step one.

Step three. Remember the most sensitive area of your face, the spot

where it was most likely to break out. Maybe its your forhead, maybe

its your cheek, or perhaps your chin or jawline. Pick a small part

of this sensitive area for further spot testing. Now you have a

choice, you can either spot test differin gel (I say differin gel

because it is a better formulation than the cream) or noritate cream,

depending on your religious beliefs about topical retinoids and

antibiotics. If, after two weeks, the spot is better or equal to the

surrounding skin, add that topical, if not, forget your religous

beliefs and spot test the other topical.

Step four. Wean off Accutane with the following schedule. Three

months 10 mg/d MWF. Three months 10mg/d SaSu. Then stop.

Comments, suggestions, anyone??

[Guest guest]

It is not that coneventional medicine doesn't work for rosacea, it

does. It is that bad conventional medicine does not work for rosacea.

I've been formulating a logical treament algorithm for inflammatory

rosacea and acne. Here goes.

Step one. Discontinue all topicals. Wash bid with cetaphil bar.

Accutane 10 mg/d + Zithromax 500 mg loading, 250 qd.

Stay out of sun religously, darkly tint automobile windows because no

topical sunscreens are permissable at this time.

Step two. When clear, and clearing will occur rapidly (definately

within 3 months, probably much sooner) stop Zithromax, maintain

Accutane 10 mg/d for a cumulative period of six months from the start

date of step one.

Step three. Remember the most sensitive area of your face, the spot

where it was most likely to break out. Maybe its your forhead, maybe

its your cheek, or perhaps your chin or jawline. Pick a small part

of this sensitive area for further spot testing. Now you have a

choice, you can either spot test differin gel (I say differin gel

because it is a better formulation than the cream) or noritate cream,

depending on your religious beliefs about topical retinoids and

antibiotics. If, after two weeks, the spot is better or equal to the

surrounding skin, add that topical, if not, forget your religous

beliefs and spot test the other topical.

Step four. Wean off Accutane with the following schedule. Three

months 10 mg/d MWF. Three months 10mg/d SaSu. Then stop.

Comments, suggestions, anyone??