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r/Rosacea•
Methodicalist

If you use ivermectin/horse paste...

Hey, y’all. If you use ivermectin for your rosacea, I’d recommend making sure you’re stocked up now.

There’s research being published on use of ivermectin in inhibiting coronavirus sars2 reproduction. When the public gets wind I have little doubt that even the topical will be sold out from suppliers. TBD if it’s going to be an effective treatment. I’m not suggesting hoarding at all, just making sure you have what you need.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166354220302011

Take care. Please keep socially distancing. It really makes a difference. Love, an ICU nurse.

Posted May 5, 2020, 6:55 PM UTC

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OneEightActual•

A pre-publication version of that article was widely circulated on Reddit (made the main front page even) and elsewhere on the internet last month, so the public is already pretty aware.

There's a huge difference between in vitro and in vivo of course, and as far as I'm aware ivermectin is not really being closely investigated as a potential treatment for COVID-19. It's not among the treatments tentatively approved for emergency use. The US FDA also has a nice FAQ: COVID-19 and Ivermectin Intended for Animals

It's always good to make sure you have a supply of your meds to guard against uncertainties, but there's probably not reason to rush to build a stockpile at this point.

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greyfl0werz•

Thank you for that calm! 🙂

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Lemonslivers•

I should probably get some more. Thanks for the information.

Please stay safe!

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greyfl0werz•

What brand do you all use?

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nicolasisinacage•

I use the duramectin brand, I get it at a farm supply/home-depot-esque store near me for like $2 per tube

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greyfl0werz•

Thank you much!! Im ordering some. Do you suggest mixing/diluting it with aloe or lotion since it's 1.87%?

Does it clear your skin for good it will it come back if you stop?

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nicolasisinacage•

I actually haven't been diluting mine, but I know a lot of people do and they like using it that way! Keep in mind also that that brand is an oil-gel texture, so it might not mix/keep very well with water-based things like aloe or some lotions.

I've only been using it for two weeks now, so I'm not really sure on the full effects yet :(

I've definitely had noticeably less redness, but it's nowhere close to clear yet. A lot of people have say it doesn't show full effects until 3 or so months, so I'm going to stick with it and see what happens. I have no idea if it's a permanent fix, but I'm going to bet that we aren't so lucky

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greyfl0werz•

Thank you for the feedback! Good call about gel, I saw someone said they diluted so I didnt know but doesnt sound necessary.

The Amazon reviews said this stuff was awesome! Id keep using it and give it time, people said it is a process. It looked like ppl on Amazon had good long term success

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