Legions of Lesions Part Three – War

I’ve begun having success, finally, and may actually be winning my battle. It’s been an incredibly hard year (more than a year, actually). The biggest remaining lesion (which was originally almost the size of my palm, pictured above) is finally almost conquered. There are still many, many small ones…they are also improving. I am listing here the things I am using successfully.

Note: I have numerous photos of the lesions over time in a private album; if you are interested, I can invite you (leave a comment or contact me). Some of the photos are rather graphic, so I am not posting many publicly here.

Bear in mind this is NOT medical advice, merely my personal experience, so if you choose to try my ‘regimen’ please use caution and understand this ‘protocol’ is experimental. Having said that, the combination seems to really be working effectively.

It’s a lot of ‘stuff’ but I found it necessary to follow ‘harsh’ treatments that may dry skin, for example, with soothing ones (to moisturize, fight itch/pain, etc). If I had to pick just a few of these due to budget restrictions, I’d use the ones in bold followed by an asterisk, no matter what I had to sacrifice in order to do so. My life was completely unbearable before. I now hope to see a full recovery from this systemic nightmare that causes the lesions (which I believe is a result of long-term Lyme).

With a little luck, I soon may be able to finish some of the orders on backlog…as well as issuing the remaining refunds to anyone whose order remains unfulfilled.

Please click the ‘read more’ link to see the list of items I am using in my battle. Links are provided for most.

The Arsenal
note: do not use silver gel and sulphur paste at the same time; wash area between separate applications.

NutraSilver* – at http://www.NutraSilver.net – I followed their protocol for several months with dramatic improvement. I did have to up my dosage when I hit a sort of plateau. At that time, I began adding other things to my regimen. The combination seems to be working extremely well.

Durvet Nu-Stock Ointment, 12-Ounce by Durvet* http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HHSIYQ/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Yjhytb1H5XTY4 (this is the sulfur paste I apply to all lesions…incredible at healing them and also great for the itching and burning…was able to actually sleep using this)

Silver Biotics *(American Biotech Labs) ASAP365 4oz by American Biotech Labs http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016SJLD2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Wlhytb05TYYS6 (amazing for skin all over, including face)

I also use a silver gel sold at CVS stores.*

Sarna Lotion*– itch control

Glytone Retexturize Body Lotion SPF 15*, 12-Ounce Package by Glytone http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002D48QRU/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_xfWytb1ZT4B78 (this stuff is amazing…exfoliates and destroys the ‘things’ inside lesions & beneath unbroken skin…causes a LOT of heat, so I use an ice pack on the largest ones after applying this to take the heat out)

Glytone Acne Gel* (10% Benzoyl Peroxide), 2-Ounce Package by Glytone http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002D48QNO/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_lvhytb1ZD5PXC (reduces scarring dramatically — also incredible for drying up lesions and ‘things’ inside them)

NANO 153 Silver Soap Cleanser* – 60g Normal to Oily by Beautyyo http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y6JCF4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_vrhytb06K77TM (amazing cleanser that also pulls the ‘black fibers’ out if skin and lesions)

Life-Flo Salicylic Acid Spray*, 8 Ounce by Life-Flo http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084Y1NG4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Dshytb1RW4ZSJ (reduces scarring dramatically, also a good preventative)

SynergyLabs VF Clinical Care Antifungal & Antiseptic Medicated Spray, 8oz by Synergy http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037Z6VLM/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Odhytb1B867WW (extremely helpful-I use this prior to applying the sulfur paste)

SynergyLabs VF Clinical Care Antiparasitic, Antiseborrheic Medicated Shampoo, 17oz by Synergy http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037Z6VK8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Cghytb0T1RD6X (I also use as body was and face wash avoiding eyes–really helps–rewash face with a gentle cleanser such as silver soap, honey soap, etc)

SynergyLabs VF Clinical Care Itch Relief Medicated Conditioner, 17oz by Synergy http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037Z6VJO/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_2ehytb0QPST06

SynergyLabs VF Clinical Care Itch Relief Medicated Spray, 8oz by Synergy http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037Z6VJE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_yhhytb1TFP35N

Cetaphil Restoraderm, Skin Restoring Body Wash, Formulated For Eczema, 10 Ounce by Cetaphil http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UF0RB4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Dnhytb1CMC1X0

CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion, 12-Ounce Bottle by CeraVe http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YJ2SLG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Aphytb1S2TKFB

Curacaine Rapid Acting Topical Analgesic Skin Care Cream, 1 Ounce by Curacaine http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BKLQ0ZW/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Cqhytb11QN7FF

Cleansing Soap with Manuka Honey and Manuka Tree Leaf by Beauty Spa http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V98R4G/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_othytb0QPN48E

Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap, Peppermint 32 oz by Alaffia* http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007S0CM2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_9Bhytb116CSNT (helps itch)

Glytone Retexturize Body Lotion SPF 15, 12-Ounce Package by Glytone http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002D48QRU/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_duhytb0DMFAZ7

Glytone Back Acne Spray (2% Salicylic Acid), 8-Ounce Package by Glytone http://us-prod-testing.amazon.com/dp/B002D48QNE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ixhytb0HF87FR (reduces scarring dramatically)

Hydrating Mist With Hyaluronic Acid Derma-E 2 oz Liquid by Derma E http://us-prod-testing.amazon.com/dp/B00394LNMI/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_2yhytb0K49ESM

INFINITE SKIN SAFE & AGGRESSIVE ACNE CLEANSER 15% SALICYLIC ACID (PROFESSIONAL BRAND) 5oz by Infinite Skin http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VHYRCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Fzhytb1YPRSRQ

Zincplex Shampo*o 8 oz by Zincplex http://us-prod-testing.amazon.com/dp/B009JKIXRE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_BAhytb0DVB1PN

Natural and Organic Herbal Hair Conditioner with Hemp Oil and Silk Protein for Deep Conditioning* – 12 Oz by Fleur De Lis Natural Cosmetics http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKD9O74/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_7Ahytb1YAFVQF

Also:
Kleenex hand towels, which I place between my skin and clothing, especially on my neck and back

Gel ice packs – putting ice over the lesions helps lessen the burning and itching. Also, the lesions tend to put out incredible heat when the ‘things’ are ‘dying’ – so much that it hurts…ice is essential for that.

MORE ON LESIONS LIKE MINE:
– Legions of Lesions (part one)
– Legions of Legions (the sequel)
–Legions of Lesions (war – part 3)
– Research article linking collagen (EDS overlap?)
– All posts related to lesions