From:  "Linda Sy MD"  
Date:  Fri Jun 4, 1999  9:43 am 
Subject:  [rosacea] Re: Confusion

Sherry,
The Linda Sy Acne Oil Control Gel (AOCG) was named so because I originally
developed it for my teenage acne patients who have oily skin. However,
several "mature" female patients w/ rosacea tried it on their own and
informed me that the gel helped them a lot with their acne component as well
as smooth their skin texture.That of course, got my attention and I was
delighted to learn that from them. As you see, we derms don't know
everything! BTW, the gel is not for everybody and it is important for
rosaceans to use it at night AFTER applying a moisturizing barrier first.
Sometimes, if skin gets a bit dry, cut down application per week, or
discontinue for a few days or so. And, to order trial size sample first -
this is the purpose of having samples. Basically, the ingredients in the
AOCG is salicylic acid (anti-inflammatory, exfoliant which I found to be
helpful to rosacea), a moisturizing gel base (to counter drying effect of
the third component which is alcohol (dissolve oil, anti-bacterial effect).
This last component is ironic, as conventional wisdom and publications kept
warning rosaceans to about avoid alcohol in products at all cost. I believe
that in this product, the alcohol evaporates right away, leaving the
moisturizing gel to work. Hope this dispels your confusion.

Linda Sy M.D.
Linda Sy Skin Care
http://www.lindasy.com
Voice:Toll-free 877-Lindasy (546-3279)
FAX: 925-939-5207
-----Original Message-----
From: Roy Shoichet 
To: rosacea-support@_.com>
Date: Thursday, June 03, 1999 7:14 AM
Subject: [rosacea] Confusion


>I'm SO confused. I use metrocream and have red bumps only where the
>cream is used, but not everywhere the cream is used. Some people report
>that it causes them bumps, and other people can't live without it. The
>name of Dr. Sy's acne lotion confuses me because I know these bumps
>aren't acne. HELP!
>
>Sherry
>