Dear Terri,
We determined....several years ago.....in our experimental
research, that Dmso combined (at no more than 20% by volume with a parent
solution of 5 to 20 ppm CS yielded the most efficacious result for external
applications. In all cases where the skin surface has been broken it is
adviseable to mix the DMSO fraction with approximately 5%---by volume----of 2%
Lidocaine. Otherwise, the pain sometimes elevates immediately to intolerable
levels. This is especially important when performing experimental protocols on
ulcerated presentations.
Any form of balanced fluid electrolyte solution...even those
containing sugar fractions....offer only limited penetration assistance for
accompanying CS mixtures-------in topical applications.. While the sugar does,
in fact, yield some degree of bacteria control assistance, it appears to be of
minor consequence-----especially in cases addressing acute primary insults.
Sincerely, Brooks Bradley.
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Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 8:59 AM
Subject: CS>Re: gatorade/cs
<<
Hanan: Try mixing your maintenance CS with 2 parts Gatorade, 1 part CS to
see if that helps. Also apply the CS directly on the outbreak using a gauze
to
keep the area moist with CS. Roger>>
Roger,
This may be an ignorant question.. I know that mixing the CS and gatorade
makes it more efficient internally but what about externally? I keep a spray
bottle of CS in the kitchen for whatever the problem be it cut, scrap, poison
ivy, etc. I realize the mix would have a shelf life due to the gatorade but
does anyone think the skin would utilize the CS more effectively with the
gatorade added?
Terri L.
