I did not say there is a "lasting effect" of the DMSO after you applied it, and
received a rash. I used less than the 50% DMSO on my son, and he broke out in
a rash that itched like crazy. He had to shower for longer than usual to get
the DMSO off, then still had itching afterwards for more than an hour.
What I said was that he (my son) just like others are allergic to the DMSO. So
the need for putting a small amount on a small area of the skin first is a good
idea, before spreading it all over the sore area to see if you are allergic to
it first. Everyone else in my family is able to use it (including my other
children), except for one son, even at a 20 to 25% DMSO solution.
Martha
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----- Original Message -----
From: Brooks Bradley
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: CS>CS > What is DMSO...CLARIFICATION
Dear Martha N.,
The reason DMSO causes irritation on the skin surfaces of many
people is a result of the "concentration reaction". Highly concentrated DMSO
engenders a "heat-release" reaction when diluted with most fluids....especially
water. Because of its hygoscopic qualities, a local....sometimes
intense....temporary form of tissue-moisture imbalance occurs (similar to
dessication in effect). This imbalance does-in-fact frequently result in a
minor "blistering-effect" among the local membraneous tissue----but beyond some
temporary discomfort, offers no lasting or injurious effect----that we have
been able to determine.
A reasonable "rule-of-thumb" governing the topical use of DMSO
might be to....initially, apply solutions no stronger than 50%-----this is
effective in most cases and almost never results in discomforting conditions.
100% concentrations of DMSO almost always, result in "some"
temporary local-tissue minor insult.....the actual degree of which is
determined by variations in individual body chemistry.....and pain-tolerance
thresholds of different individuals.
We have never encountered a case of actual lasting tissue-damage,
from the use of topically-applied DMSO----including 100% strength applications.
Sincerely, Brooks Bradley.
"Martha N." wrote:
I have used DMSO in the past. It is very good. It comes from some part a
tree. You can spray it on with a sprayer, or the best thing is roll on DMSO.
You can get it a most feed stores. DMSO helps with aches and pains in your
joints. If you haven't used DMSO before though, it is best to put a little on
part of the skin and then wait about a 1/2 hour or so before spreading it all
over where you are sore and aching. Some people are alergic to it, and if so
you will break out in a rash that will itch like crazy. Usually you will be
able to tell just after putting it on, but it is best to wait at least 1/2 an
hour or more before putting more on, since people and the way it effects each
person are different. You can use DMSO when you have pain in your muscles
from working hard, and also people who have slipped disk in their necks and
backs and other such problems can use the DMSO. You can do a search on yahoo
or google. Type in quotes "DMSO" and all sorts of websites will pop up about
DMSO.Martha********************************* Chris Noel wrote: Hi! I'm fairly
new to using CS (about a week now) I have built my own
generator and can make CS no problem. I want to know two things.
1. What is DMSO and what is it good for?
2 Can you mix CS and Aloe to make an ointment?
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