I was at a work conference in San Diego the other day, and met a gentleman who is the owner of Red Therapy, a company that makes pretty substantial red light and NIR machines. I told him about my condition, DSAP, and how people had been using various machines mostly purchased from China. But that […]
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How to Use Skincare Treatments to Make Your Skin Healthier
The world of anti-aging is one that is both wonderful and complicated. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that can provide essential services to you when your skin starts to suffer the unavoidable signs of aging. But choosing the best cosmetic treatment to suit your circumstances may not be easy. You must take the time […]
Red Light Therapy helps improve the appearance of DSAP, scars, eczema & other skin conditions
This article examines the success of Red Light Therapy when used by men and women who have a skin condition called DSAP. The research was conducted from 1) a survey that was taken by 34 people with DSAP after using red light therapy and 2) About 12 months of anecdotal data from a DSAP Private […]
Are You Allergic to Laundry Detergent? 3 Common Symptoms and Treatments for Sensitive Skin
Are you having an allergic skin reaction and aren’t sure what the cause is? It may be time for you to take a look at what detergent you are using! My mom has very sensitive skin and for the longest time she couldn’t find the cause of her rashes. We originally thought the culpret was food, […]
Exfoliate your way to soft, silky-smooth skin (with sandpaper!)
One complaint of those suffering from disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP), a rare skin disease, is the rough texture of the skin that the lesions create. These roundish little spots are characterized by a thread-like ridge that surrounds the actual spot, making the skin feel rough to the touch. A few years ago I was […]
Try Wart Removal Freeze Kits to Eliminate DSAP Spots
I would’ve never thought about using wart freeze-off kits on my DSAP. Just like I would have never thought to cut open a pineapple if I didn’t already know about the sweet fruit hiding inside. Just goes to show that through trial and error we eventually find a sweet solution. Using these kits really is […]
Taz/Efudux routine: applying both creams together for 14 days
It’s been about a year since I last did the taz/Efudux routine on my arms. Now that it’s winter in New Zealand I’m going to do another round as I’ve had new spots appear on my hands, sadly they are very red and noticeable. I will chronicle the results of my treatment here. I tried using the wart removal freeze […]
DSAP Survey Results: Treatment Options
NOTE: on July 18, 2016 I updated the tabulated chart at the bottom of this article so it is up to date. There are over 600 people who have taken this survey, the chart below reflects that. People with DSAP are always seeking solutions to treat, or better yet, cure the disease. But there […]
I don’t understand why this is happening to me!
This is a question I received by email a few days ago. I thought the question and answers might benefit everyone, so I asked her if I could post the reply here. QUESTION Hi Lorna, Firstly, I would like to thank you for all you have done to educate people about DSAP. It is […]
DSAP Skin Survey Results Are In!
For the last six months I’ve been collecting data from those with the rare skin condition Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis. To my knowledge this is the largest collection of patient data in existence with over 250 surveys filled out. (I will be adding to this article as I have time to sift through and present the […]