Repost on Re: Using ice on face

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> Also, has anyone tried the personal cooling device that applies

> cool aluminum plates against the sides of the neck. I've seen it

> sold by Sharper Image...

I used to have this one--it worked somewhat, but did not control the

flushing at all for me

> > > Several people on this board have discussed using icepacks for

> > facial

> > > burning.

> > >

> > > In Dr. Nase's book, he discourages " freezing " the face ...

> > unfortunately I can't

> > > find the page because there's no index in his book, but I

> > distinctly recall Nase

> > > using the term " freezing. " Is this the same as applying ice?

What

> > is the

> > > current wisdom on this?

> > >

> > > BTW, is Dr. Nase still practicing? Does he respond to e-mails

at

> > his web site?

> > >

> > > Thanks.