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bayarea
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MoreHi,
I was wondering how long did it take for your face to show response to ZZ?
I understand that some people have the reaction of massive breakouts - even more than before. Others just get better without a massive attack...
From the moment you started the treatment - when did you see the change on your face that you were sure was caused by the treatment?
Also, did you start with twice a day or first just once in the evening?
I'd love to hear your experience,
Thanks,
I- Re: how long before you see reaction... trysten3000
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,101,940For me the reaction started almost immediately..like within 24-48 hours from applying things that kill the mites.
- Re: how long before you see reaction... bayarea
16 y
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This is a reply to # 1,102,556Thanks Trysten.
And how's your treatment going along?
I'd love to get an update.
I- Re: how long before you see reaction... trysten3000
16 y
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This is a reply to # 1,102,773My treatment is going well, very well! I believe Im 10 weeks in today actually.
During the last two weeks, I started to FINALLY see some form of improvements. My skin will have a LOT of healing to do after being damaged by the mites for the last 6 years or so, not to mention all the turmoil from the mites dying.
I think Im FINALLY getting the upper hand on them. I dont expect it to be over yet, there are still more mites to kill, but they are on the retreat. In the beginning, it was so horrible, the initial breakout was so much worse than anything I ever expected because I had SO many generations and generations of these things living on me, families, societies, etc. So while they have their little life cycle, there was ALWAYS a bunch being born, dying, mating, etc. So every day I had die off breakouts, horrible, painful ones. I could even sometimes see clusters of dead ones coming out of my face..there must have been hundreds of them clumped together because I know you cant see one with the naked eye..
Its totally disgusting! But my face looks and feels better than it has in a long time. Every day my scars and pigmentation seem to lighten a bit too, I think the zz cream helps with this also.
Im considering ordering the x cream for morning use next time I place my order, but if my skin continues to keep the upper hand over them, Ill just stick with the z cream at night.- Re: how long before you see reaction... bayarea
16 y
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This is a reply to # 1,103,037Hey Trysten,
I'm glad that you are finally seeing results after the long suffer. Congratulations and GOOD FOR YOU for not giving up!!!
I only started last Monday, very slowly just with zz at night - tiny bit. The first night seemed to be weird, I felt that my face were somewhat more sensitive and itchy and I felt like scratching it more than usual, even in the morning after washing my face. My skin was very dry and sore, especially after contact with water. I was afraid that I may be allergic to it.
Gladly, it got better the next night and day, and by the third time I only felt the tingling of the mint for about 30 min after applying zz.
On the fifth day - last Friday, when I decided that my face got used to zz, I added XFML in the morning. I was surprised to discover that XFML feels much nicer on the skin, giving some moisture, and has a gentle smell.
I used Metonidazole 0.75% in the past and my skin was sensitive to it, so I was a bit hesitating to use XFML that has Metronidazole 3%....But I guess it's not just the concentration that matters but also the composition...
I still feel some tingling on my face after applying each ointment but I think it's normal and it's not too annoying to bear. My skin is also not dry as it was in the first 2 days.
Any way, as my initial Acne was probably not considered severe and was only located on the neck area, I think it's too soon to tell if the treatment is working yet or not. I only had one big new breakout and one small (I think) since then. Also, I can feel that zz is drying off the breakouts - old and new - very quickly.
I still cannot be sure that the treatment is the cause for less new ones, as from time to time I do have "slower" weeks with less breakout "attack".
I am really hoping that I'm on the right track....
BTW did you do the test for Demodex?
I'd love to hear from you,
Thanks.
- Re: how long before you see reaction... trysten3000
16 y
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This is a reply to # 1,103,133Nope, didnt do the test, just knew in my instincts that demodex was the problem, based on my symptoms.
Based on what you said Im definately going to find the money for at least one round of the xx ointment. My skin is itching and kinda irritated under my makeup while Im at work, maybe that would help.- Re: how long before you see reaction... bayarea
16 y
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This is a reply to # 1,103,400Yes, try the XFML, you might like it. Don't put too much though. It feels smooth and gentle but it is very strong - so just a bit.
I know that some people prefer it over zz and some prefer zz, I guess it differs from person to person.
Also, Demodex Solutions don't have a refund policy, but they write in the web site that if you don't like or are allergic to some products, they will exchange it. So, the worst that can happen is that if you don't like the XFML you can replace it with zz.
Let me know what happened and how you're doing.
Meanwhile keep on the good work!
- Re: how long before you see reaction... bayarea
16 y
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This is a reply to # 1,103,400Hey Trysten,
I had a feeling you might be the same person from the other forum, but I thought I was imagining it....
I guess we're the only real active members in these forums at the moment...
I also wrote this reply in demodex solutions forum, but I wasn't sure if you look there too often, so I'll post it here too.
Well, thanks for adding that new info about Ponds cold cream that you started using 2 weeks before zz.
While you're at it, would you care to explain how you used Ponds cold cream? Do you still use it now while treating with zz at night? Do you leave it on the face for a while or do you take it off immediately with tissue / wet cloth? Is it making a difference in your treatment?
I actually bought it a few days before I bought ZZ and XFML. I put a bit on my chin one night, but nothing happened...so I'm not sure if I used it right or what, but I haven't used it since.
Let me know your experience?
Thanks!- Re: how long before you see reaction... trysten3000
16 y
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This is a reply to # 1,105,065Im actually not using it too often right now..I sorta felt maybe I was over doing it and damaging my skin more. I only use the ponds once in awhile now, when I have a lot of zits I want to bring to the surface (it works really well for me, usually after doing a mask with it the zits are becoming whiteheads or popped).
But anyways, what I usually do is just wash off all my makeup, apply a mask of the cold cream, and leave it on there for an hour or so. Then I wipe it off gently with a warm washcloth. Usually the zits or whiteheads I had are popped or bleeding out at that point (gross I know, but it really helps) so I put some hydrogen peroxide in the wounds and it dries them up.
Right now instead of doing the ponds, when I take my makeup off after work I just dab some tea tree oil on the lesions. It really kills your skin but it dries up everything super good too.
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