Mister_Twiggy

I am indeed! Where can I learn more about Probiotics? I'm definitely reducing sugar, but reducing carbs has proven difficult because I am already very skinny and trying to put on weight..

Side note:

Here is an excellent article in the NY Times about Sugar: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/02/health/low-carb-vs-low-fat-diet.html

Hello,

I found that article and the relevant sections in Rosacea 101 very helpful. It gives a great overview and history on the relationship between Demodex and Roscea. It also recommends some treatments which were very helpful.

Here are my two remaining questions:

1. Is there a step by step guide to removing demodex out there? I see a lot of treatments, but it would be helpful to have them all in one place with instructions. (Ex: Start by taking X mg of ZZ cream or Ivermectin every day. Change your bedsheets/pillow cases every two days. Perform lid scrubs once a day).

2. Has there been evidence of anyone's flushing rosacea (subtype 1) getting better after any of these methods?

Thank you,

- Russell

Hmm, interesting point. I wish I had the numbers to back it up, I just took him at his word. I agree that they should be more open with how much they actually give to research versus other costs.

Could we get the last post in laymen's terms? I just spot-tested Mirvaso yesterday and was throughly impressed (no noticable rebound!)

However, I'm nervous about going all in for a couple days as I've heard that is when it becomes the worst.

Hi Brady, thanks for digging in! This was very eye opening. I was very annoyed with this statement and I called the NRS for some answers.

After 2 days, the Director of the NRS gave me a call back. I asked him why so little goes to research and he said that almost all of the money from individual contributions goes to research (his numbers were ~$110,000 from individual contributors and ~$100,000 given to research). However, he stated that the rest of the money from corporate sponsors had "strings attached" and that it couldn't go to research, only promotions, pamphlets, etc. This obviously isn't ideal, but it's corporate money and they can spend it how they please.

I took him at his word, but let me know if there is something else I should have countered his argument with. Overall, I'm still pro-NRS for the moment.

Hi Brady, thanks again for setting this all up. Glad to have another community of rosaceans dedicated to finding great treatments and a cure (one day!).