Regarding my response to Cutanix Dramatic Relief lotion. I have been
trying a sample now for over a week.
I'll be very brief because I'm short on time.
1. The cream has cleared up 95% of the eczema on my arm.
2. I have been using the cream on 1/2 my face and my nose.
3. I *have* noticed mild stinging for 1-2 minutes after application.
4. No noticable reduction in redness on my cheeks, but perhaps a mild
improvement in the inflammatory side of the disease on my nose
(pinkness reduced, less bumps?)
5. The cream is slightly too "oily" for my liking. I am used to the
Tolerin moisturiser which is more "wet".
6. The cream is a bit smelly (as someone has said, "nutty" --
apparently this is the active ingredient), but nothing too bad.
7. No evidence yet of any irritation apart from upon initial
application.
People are beginning to report their experiences on the SebDerm
group. I've posted the links below. They seem to be doing well so
far.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sebderm/message/551http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sebderm/message/550
Brian Pilcher, the head of research from Cutanix has also posted a
message:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sebderm/message/544
It seems that they have plans to formulate a base that is more
suitable for sensitive / rosacea skins. This is good news for us.
If you can get hold of samples, I think it is certainly worth trying,
particularly if you have seb-derm / eczema or extreme dryness in
conjunction with rosacea. If you are highly sensitive, try the
creams but be prepared that the base may not yet be ideal. If this
is the case, make sure Cutanix get the feedback.
Thanks again to Brain for sending out the samples! I think the level
of participation and the speed at which these have been sent out to
people has been superb.
Andrew.