Just discovered you - I have suffered for over 2 years, with occasional periods of lessening of symptoms. My dermatologist has thrown all kinds of samples and prescriptions at me in an attempt to help. I am in the midst of a MAJOR outbreak, and I'm desperate. Was on the verge of investing $$ in "the cure", so thank you for saving my hard-earned money! Just went through the procedure you described and will let you know how it worked for me.