Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 > Anyone here have good results from Plexion? Thinking of asking my derm for > an Rx. > Yes, although I can only use it once per day or it's too irritating. It has helped greatly with the itching and somewhat with the bumps. (My skin has always liked sulfur!) HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 > Anyone here have good results from Plexion? Thinking of asking my derm for > an Rx. > Yes, although I can only use it once per day or it's too irritating. It has helped greatly with the itching and somewhat with the bumps. (My skin has always liked sulfur!) HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 Check the archives. I believe there have been a number of posts from people who have used Plexion facial wash, although I don't recall ever reading a post about the cream. I tried Plexion cream as an alternative to the Metro family, and my skin didn't like it at all. My face became red, painful, and itchy, and so I discontinued it after a few days. I've always had extremely sensitive skin, though, even before rosacea. -----Original Message----- From: lpickel@... Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 2:38 AM Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 Check the archives. I believe there have been a number of posts from people who have used Plexion facial wash, although I don't recall ever reading a post about the cream. I tried Plexion cream as an alternative to the Metro family, and my skin didn't like it at all. My face became red, painful, and itchy, and so I discontinued it after a few days. I've always had extremely sensitive skin, though, even before rosacea. -----Original Message----- From: lpickel@... Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 2:38 AM Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 I used the Plexion topical and had a very bad reaction. More papules and very red itchy sensitive face. It took about 5 days to clear it up. Jennette Plexion > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you don't give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change the subject when replying to a digest ! > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 I used the Plexion topical and had a very bad reaction. More papules and very red itchy sensitive face. It took about 5 days to clear it up. Jennette Plexion > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you don't give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change the subject when replying to a digest ! > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 Hello. I normally do not write the group... just skim, but I think that you might be interested in my case. I have a mild case of infamatory roseaca (it should be mild as I was diagnosed at 15 years old and I'm still only 21). My derm prescribed Plexion a year ago to cleanse with once a day(previously I was using Cetaphil to cleanse once a day... water the other time) and I was satisfied with it. It was really nice at first (except that it has a very strong sulfer smell... I used it in the shower to get most of the sulfer smell off). After a couple of months though, it started to really dry out my face. So, I started just using every other or third day. Well, two days ago I went in for my yearly appt with my derm and she said that I wasn't the only person with a dryness complaint. Apparently, the producers of Plexion have come out with a second formula that is more mask like in that you leave it on for 5 minutes or so and then wash off (its still being sold as a Plexion product). My derm suggested using it 2 times a week and using another new product, OVACE (sodium sulfacetamide, the same as Klaron I believe) wash the rest of the time. OVACE is supposed to be really gental... the derm described it like s & Joshnsons' baby shampoo for the face). Any rate, the pharmacy didn't have the Plexion mask (it should be here tomorrow) and I have only been using the samples of OVACE, but so far I am happy with it. Oh, just for reference, I use Klaron and MetroCREAM two times a day as well as live by Clinique's Super City sunblock (25) which I am scared to find out if it has changed for the worse for my face. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 Hello. I normally do not write the group... just skim, but I think that you might be interested in my case. I have a mild case of infamatory roseaca (it should be mild as I was diagnosed at 15 years old and I'm still only 21). My derm prescribed Plexion a year ago to cleanse with once a day(previously I was using Cetaphil to cleanse once a day... water the other time) and I was satisfied with it. It was really nice at first (except that it has a very strong sulfer smell... I used it in the shower to get most of the sulfer smell off). After a couple of months though, it started to really dry out my face. So, I started just using every other or third day. Well, two days ago I went in for my yearly appt with my derm and she said that I wasn't the only person with a dryness complaint. Apparently, the producers of Plexion have come out with a second formula that is more mask like in that you leave it on for 5 minutes or so and then wash off (its still being sold as a Plexion product). My derm suggested using it 2 times a week and using another new product, OVACE (sodium sulfacetamide, the same as Klaron I believe) wash the rest of the time. OVACE is supposed to be really gental... the derm described it like s & Joshnsons' baby shampoo for the face). Any rate, the pharmacy didn't have the Plexion mask (it should be here tomorrow) and I have only been using the samples of OVACE, but so far I am happy with it. Oh, just for reference, I use Klaron and MetroCREAM two times a day as well as live by Clinique's Super City sunblock (25) which I am scared to find out if it has changed for the worse for my face. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 Hello. I normally do not write the group... just skim, but I think that you might be interested in my case. I have a mild case of infamatory roseaca (it should be mild as I was diagnosed at 15 years old and I'm still only 21). My derm prescribed Plexion a year ago to cleanse with once a day(previously I was using Cetaphil to cleanse once a day... water the other time) and I was satisfied with it. It was really nice at first (except that it has a very strong sulfer smell... I used it in the shower to get most of the sulfer smell off). After a couple of months though, it started to really dry out my face. So, I started just using every other or third day. Well, two days ago I went in for my yearly appt with my derm and she said that I wasn't the only person with a dryness complaint. Apparently, the producers of Plexion have come out with a second formula that is more mask like in that you leave it on for 5 minutes or so and then wash off (its still being sold as a Plexion product). My derm suggested using it 2 times a week and using another new product, OVACE (sodium sulfacetamide, the same as Klaron I believe) wash the rest of the time. OVACE is supposed to be really gental... the derm described it like s & Joshnsons' baby shampoo for the face). Any rate, the pharmacy didn't have the Plexion mask (it should be here tomorrow) and I have only been using the samples of OVACE, but so far I am happy with it. Oh, just for reference, I use Klaron and MetroCREAM two times a day as well as live by Clinique's Super City sunblock (25) which I am scared to find out if it has changed for the worse for my face. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 Hello. I normally do not write the group... just skim, but I think that you might be interested in my case. I have a mild case of infamatory roseaca (it should be mild as I was diagnosed at 15 years old and I'm still only 21). My derm prescribed Plexion a year ago to cleanse with once a day(previously I was using Cetaphil to cleanse once a day... water the other time) and I was satisfied with it. It was really nice at first (except that it has a very strong sulfer smell... I used it in the shower to get most of the sulfer smell off). After a couple of months though, it started to really dry out my face. So, I started just using every other or third day. Well, two days ago I went in for my yearly appt with my derm and she said that I wasn't the only person with a dryness complaint. Apparently, the producers of Plexion have come out with a second formula that is more mask like in that you leave it on for 5 minutes or so and then wash off (its still being sold as a Plexion product). My derm suggested using it 2 times a week and using another new product, OVACE (sodium sulfacetamide, the same as Klaron I believe) wash the rest of the time. OVACE is supposed to be really gental... the derm described it like s & Joshnsons' baby shampoo for the face). Any rate, the pharmacy didn't have the Plexion mask (it should be here tomorrow) and I have only been using the samples of OVACE, but so far I am happy with it. Oh, just for reference, I use Klaron and MetroCREAM two times a day as well as live by Clinique's Super City sunblock (25) which I am scared to find out if it has changed for the worse for my face. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I've had wonderful results with new routine of plexion 2xday and tazorac every other day. Face REALLY cleared up and I've had no reactions as others have related. > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I've had wonderful results with new routine of plexion 2xday and tazorac every other day. Face REALLY cleared up and I've had no reactions as others have related. > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I've had wonderful results with new routine of plexion 2xday and tazorac every other day. Face REALLY cleared up and I've had no reactions as others have related. > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I've had wonderful results with new routine of plexion 2xday and tazorac every other day. Face REALLY cleared up and I've had no reactions as others have related. > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I've had wonderful results with new routine of plexion 2xday and tazorac every other day. Face REALLY cleared up and I've had no reactions as others have related. > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I've had wonderful results with new routine of plexion 2xday and tazorac every other day. Face REALLY cleared up and I've had no reactions as others have related. > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I've had wonderful results with new routine of plexion 2xday and tazorac every other day. Face REALLY cleared up and I've had no reactions as others have related. > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I've had wonderful results with new routine of plexion 2xday and tazorac every other day. Face REALLY cleared up and I've had no reactions as others have related. > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell me their > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2002 Report Share Posted July 16, 2002 > Does anyone know if Plexion contains steroids? No steroids, lpickel: Each gram of Plexion™ (sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%) Cleanser contains 100 mg. of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 50 mg. of Sulfur in a cleanser base containing Water, Sodium Methyl Oleyltaurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Oleamido MEA Sulfosuccinate, Cetyl Alcohol NF, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol NF, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF, Methylparaben NF, Disodium EDTA, Butylated Hydroxytoluene NF, Sodium Thiosulfate, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum NF, and Propylparaben NF. Each gram of Plexion™ (sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%) Topical Suspension contains 100 mg. of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 50 mg. of Sulfur in a Topical Suspension containing Water, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Light Mineral Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, Fragrances, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Zinc Ricinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, and Sodium Thiosulfate. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD > Because Desowen does: Found this article at DermaDoctor.com - Please read. > > 3 percent precipitated sulfur in desowen cream is an " old fashioned " > concoction that I fall back on when I find a rosacea patient that is > difficult to clear. This formulation includes a mild potency topical > prescription strength steroid that helps alleviate much of the redness and > inflammation. I try not to have the patients use this too long due to long > term risks of thinning the skin and developing more blood vessels. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2002 Report Share Posted July 16, 2002 > Does anyone know if Plexion contains steroids? No steroids, lpickel: Each gram of Plexion™ (sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%) Cleanser contains 100 mg. of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 50 mg. of Sulfur in a cleanser base containing Water, Sodium Methyl Oleyltaurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Oleamido MEA Sulfosuccinate, Cetyl Alcohol NF, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol NF, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF, Methylparaben NF, Disodium EDTA, Butylated Hydroxytoluene NF, Sodium Thiosulfate, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum NF, and Propylparaben NF. Each gram of Plexion™ (sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%) Topical Suspension contains 100 mg. of Sodium Sulfacetamide and 50 mg. of Sulfur in a Topical Suspension containing Water, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Light Mineral Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, Fragrances, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Zinc Ricinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, and Sodium Thiosulfate. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD > Because Desowen does: Found this article at DermaDoctor.com - Please read. > > 3 percent precipitated sulfur in desowen cream is an " old fashioned " > concoction that I fall back on when I find a rosacea patient that is > difficult to clear. This formulation includes a mild potency topical > prescription strength steroid that helps alleviate much of the redness and > inflammation. I try not to have the patients use this too long due to long > term risks of thinning the skin and developing more blood vessels. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 I discontinued using it and didn't use anything until the reaction cleared up. I still had bumpy skin to begin with but this made it much worse and the bumps itched. I suspect I was having a reaction to the sulphur. Now I am using cea LTD disks (only the tan one, the yellow one has much more sulphur in it) and I am really liking it. There are some drawbacks but this is the best my face has looked in a long time. Every prescription I have tried either hasn't helped or has made things worse. I am stilling looking for the miracle cure Jennette Plexion > > > > > > > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell > me their > > > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > > > thanks! > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group > > (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you > don't > > give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change > the > > subject when replying to a digest ! > > > > > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > > > > > To leave the list send an email to > > rosacea-support-unsubscribe@y... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 I discontinued using it and didn't use anything until the reaction cleared up. I still had bumpy skin to begin with but this made it much worse and the bumps itched. I suspect I was having a reaction to the sulphur. Now I am using cea LTD disks (only the tan one, the yellow one has much more sulphur in it) and I am really liking it. There are some drawbacks but this is the best my face has looked in a long time. Every prescription I have tried either hasn't helped or has made things worse. I am stilling looking for the miracle cure Jennette Plexion > > > > > > > Still haven't heard from anybody. Is there anyone who can tell > me their > > > experiences with Plexion? Good or bad? > > > thanks! > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group > > (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you > don't > > give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change > the > > subject when replying to a digest ! > > > > > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > > > > > To leave the list send an email to > > rosacea-support-unsubscribe@y... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 My face is red and had hundreds of tiny little bumps all over (papules). I have tried metrocream, plexion, antibiotics...and nothing helped. My appearance did not change. Now that I am using the disks I believe (and my husband has commented) that I have less bumps and the redness has lighted somewhat. The drawbacks are you end up with this light sandpaper feeling on your face. 30 minutes after I apply the disk, I spray my face lightly with water and brush the gritty stuff off. If I do not use water it kind of hurts to brush it off. Also, you are not suppose to apply makeup, sunscreen, etc for atleast 30 minutes after you use the disks. So you have to have a lot of time on your hands in the am, which I do not. Can never seem to get up early enough. Hope this helps, Jennette Re: Plexion > You say that it took 5 days to clear up. Did you discontinue the use? > What did you use to clear it up? I'm ask Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 My face is red and had hundreds of tiny little bumps all over (papules). I have tried metrocream, plexion, antibiotics...and nothing helped. My appearance did not change. Now that I am using the disks I believe (and my husband has commented) that I have less bumps and the redness has lighted somewhat. The drawbacks are you end up with this light sandpaper feeling on your face. 30 minutes after I apply the disk, I spray my face lightly with water and brush the gritty stuff off. If I do not use water it kind of hurts to brush it off. Also, you are not suppose to apply makeup, sunscreen, etc for atleast 30 minutes after you use the disks. So you have to have a lot of time on your hands in the am, which I do not. Can never seem to get up early enough. Hope this helps, Jennette Re: Plexion > You say that it took 5 days to clear up. Did you discontinue the use? > What did you use to clear it up? I'm ask Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 Hi Jennette, you wrote: " The drawbacks are you end up with this light sandpaper feeling on your face. 30 minutes after I apply the disk, I spray my face lightly with water and brush the gritty stuff off. If I do not use water it kind of hurts to brush it off. " I also use the disks & have experienced what you describe. What I do is this: 1.) Wash w/ Alveeno Baby Cleanser, rinse & leave my face wet. If I think I need it, I apply 1-2 droplets of vita-oil or jojoba oil to my wet face. 2.) QUICKLY " dot " the disk all over my face (act like you are daubing a bingo card, don't rub as the instructions say to do), starting from the top down. 3.) Let my face air dry. 4.) If I feel grittiness after my face dries, I wet my hands & lightly tap the gritty areas on my face, then quickly blot those areas with a towel. I do this lightly so as to leave some medication behind. My theory is that gravity pulls the residue from the cea Disks down to the jawline, so that you will find gritty concentrations of the medication on the lower parts of your face. I have found my jawline to be " scratchy/gritty " with residue when I didn't even apply the disk to that area. Thus, I can only conclude that the water on your face is dragging the minerals downward. Contrary to the instructions with the disks, I do not " brush off the residue with a towel " , as it is irritating to do that, like you said. HTH- in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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