Solar Keratosis Solar Keratosis can be healed naturally   October 2009 Hi John, as a new user of repcillin, I thought I would share my experience with you. I had developed a wart on my face, just below my right eye. It was a horrible thing, the doctor told me it was a "Solar Keratosis" and would have to be removed by the surgery. Unfortunately the wart clinic was only open once every 2 weeks and I had just missed it, so would have to wait another 2 weeks for treatment. During this waiting time, I had a terrible pain in my stomach, and had to go back to the doctor, he sent me straight to hospital where I was diagnosed with a strangulated hernia. This is quite serious and requires an immediate operation. The bottom line is that I was kept in hospital for an operation and missed my appointment at the wart clinic!! Once home I looked up the Internet for wart cures and found REPCILLIN, I was suitably impressed and sent off for a tub. However, that same night my wife announced that she was taking me to Turkey for 2 weeks on holiday to recover from my operation!! By this time my wart was a long skinny horn sticking out from my cheek, so I got a pair of scissors and snipped it off. Unfortunately it started to grow back next day and was thicker with a black end, but not as long... So we went to Turkey, without the Repcillin and my wart just got bigger and bigger, it was about 6mm long by now and I was totally depressed and felt like I was a freak and that everyone was looking at me.. I visited around 6 pharmacies in Turkey, but none of them would sell me anything, just told me to go to hospital and have it lasered off. So I did the unthinkable...., I cut it off again with a pair of scissors, against all advice from doctors here and all the chemists in Turkey!! They all told me that if I did cut it off, it would come back with a vengeance and I would sorely regret it..We got home 4 days later and my tub of Repcillin was waiting so I applied it straight away. That was only 3 days ago, but as I look in the mirror I can barely see a small mark where the wart was, absolutely amazing!! It just seems to be dissolving. I should also mention that my heels were badly cracked and split through sea water and sunshine, walking was quite painful,, guess what?? Repcillin on the heels and within 2 days they are totally healed up!! Thank you, Tom Berwick   "Hi John   I have used Repcillin to great effect since purchasing the cream earlier this Summer.  I developed a couple of solar keratoses on my forehead some years ago, and was prescribed Synalar gel, which had no effect. Eventually they were 'frozen' off with liquid nitrogen, which, apart from being painful, resulted in blisters and eventual scabbing. When the scabs were gone, the skin had healed but left me with whitish patches of new skin, which are obvious to this day.   More recently, again on my forehead, I developed more keratoses (despite using a factor 50 sun block) and was prescribed Solaraze gel, which takes some 90 days to complete the course. The only effect this had was to cause dry patches which I was unable to moisturise as this would dilute the product and make it less effective. In my case it didn't work anyway!   I purchased a small pot of Repcillin cream, not expecting it to work. There was some redness initially, but this passed within a few days. The majority of my keratoses were gone within a month, and the one which remains is responding well and is barely noticeable.   I have never been a fan of 'alternative' treatments, but in the case of Repcillin am happy to endorse your product.   Many thanks,   Lynne"     Solar Keratosis Treatment: How to heal your skin naturally A solar keratosis is a small lump on the skin which is caused by a lot of exposure to sun over the years. Several may develop. They are usually harmless, but can be unsightly. Treatment is usually advised as there is a small risk that a solar keratosis may eventually turn into skin cancer.   Actinic keratosis and keratoses   Email 5th November 2008: Thanks John, yes you can use as my comments as a product endorsement. Regards Mario "   Hi John, Just a note to say a big thank you, for you brilliant product Repcillin. Within a week of applying Repcillin 3 times a day   Carolyn's Solar keratosis (approx 1cm in size) started to shrink within 4 weeks it has now completely disappeared. What an amazing product!!. The Medical option was to have it burned off which can leave nasty scars. John are you interested in having us as an Australian distributor? as I don't believe it is available here. Thanks again Mario. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Sweet To: xxxxxt@bigpond.net.au Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 5:19 PM Subject: Repcillin order Dear Mario, Thank you for your Repcillin order, my wife Julie will put the cream in the post ASAP. She will also send you a tracking number as soon as it has been sent. Kind regards John   PS how did you find us? (Mario's email address has been changed to avert any spam. If you would like to contact him, please just send me an email and i will forward it it him )   Repcillin cream is available directly from the manufacturers There are a number of sizes available Order Your Solar Keratosis Treatment Here   It is suggested that the cream is applied daily over the affected area for a minimum of 28 days for best results   TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN   I am a 67 year old golf fanatic. I have a very fair skin (blue eyes and blond hair) which is really not conducive to the hot African sun. I have been playing golf for 40 odd years and prior to discovering Repcillin, I used to go to a Dermatologist every year to have the sun spots (solar keratosis) burned off my face and arms. Now I rub Repcillin cream on the areas about once a week and I have no more problems. The last time I visited the Dermatologist he found NO sun spots. There are many good qualities in Repcillin but perhaps one of the best is that it CURES the problem.   LES HARRIS JOHANNESBURG 083 447 8949 lesharris@mweb.co.za Les was so convinced on the properties of Repcillin that he became a distributor in Johannesburg in 2006. here is his webpage www.repcillin.co.za/lesharris.php      Please join our free subscriber newsletter, We will send you tips on natural remedies and tips on solar keratosis treatment which have been forgotten by modern medicine Email: first: Name:   What is a solar keratosis? A solar keratosis is a small, rough, bump which develops on the skin. It is caused by a lot of exposure to the sun over many years. One or more may develop. It is sometimes called an actinic keratosis. What does a solar keratosis look like? Each one can range from the size of a pinhead to 2-3 cm across. Their colour can be light, dark, pink, red, the same colour as your skin, or a combination of these. The top of each one may have a yellow-white crust. They feel rough and dry, and are slightly raised from the surface of the skin. You can often feel them more easily than see them. Some redness may develop in the surrounding skin. Sometimes a finger-like growth of hard skin appears to come out of a solar keratosis (a 'cutaneous horn'). Several solar keratoses may develop at about the same time, often in the same area of skin. Sometimes several join together and form a large flat-ish rough area of skin. Solar keratoses usually develop on areas of skin which have been exposed to the sun a lot. For example, on the face, neck, bald patches on the scalp, and the backs of the hands. They may appear in other areas in people who do a lot of sunbathing. There are usually no other symptoms. Rarely, you may get an itchy or pricking sensation from affected areas of skin. Who gets solar keratoses? Solar keratoses are caused by damage to the skin by ultraviolet light which is part of sunlight. The skin is normally pretty good at repairing any minor damage. But, over the years some areas of skin are unable to cope with the repeated exposure to sun and form into a solar keratosis. So, it is not a recent bout of sun-tanning that causes them but repeated minor sun-damage to the skin over time. People with fair skin who do not tan easily are most commonly affected. Because their skin has less protective pigment, they are the most susceptible to sunburn and other forms of sun damage. As it usually takes years of sun exposure to develop a solar keratosis, older people tend to be the most commonly affected. But, they may appear at a much earlier age in people who work outdoors, or who do a lot of sunbathing. Are solar keratoses dangerous? In themselves, solar keratoses are not cancerous and do no harm. They can be unsightly. But, usually after several years, up to 1 in 10 are thought to turn into a form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. This is not the most serious form of skin cancer. It is a fairly slow growing cancer, and can usually be easily cured if treated early enough. Solar keratosis Treatment Up to half of solar keratoses will clear away without any treatment within 1-2 years. If you only develop one, many doctors in the UK would advise that you just leave it alone (provided it is not causing any symptoms). It may go away, but see a doctor if you notice any change in the appearance or if it becomes tender. Treatment is usually advised if you have more than one solar keratosis. They can usually be easily treated. Repcillin has found many supporters over the past few years with users finding that the natural crocodile balm gently heals the skin without any side effects. Usually one 50g tub will be enough when used twice a day for 30 days. Freezing a solar keratosis with liquid nitrogen is the common treatment. Liquid nitrogen is so cold that it destroys tissue. A solar keratosis can be easily sprayed with liquid nitrogen. It is destroyed and then falls off a few days later. A small scab is left and gradually replaced by fresh healthy skin. Liquid nitrogen often causes the surrounding skin to blister for a few days. Cutting out or scrapping off the solar keratosis are other options. These are usually done after numbing the skin with some local anaesthetic. A cream or gel is sometimes used, especially if you have a lot of small solar keratoses where you would otherwise need repeated freezing or minor surgery to get rid of them all. One type of gel contains an anti-inflammatory drug called diclofenac. This may take up to 3 months or more of treatment to clear the skin. Another cream which is sometimes used contains a drug called 5 fluorouracil. This kills the abnormal cells and fresh normal skin grows back. This cream works more quickly (4 weeks) but usually causes quite a lot of inflammation and blistering of the surrounding skin for a while. It is usually only prescribed by skin specialists. Solaraze is also used but takes up to 90 days and there are several issues with this not on the net Other treatments which are sometimes used include laser surgery and cautery. Other risks if you have a solar keratosis If you have one or more solar keratosis it is a 'marker' that you have had a lot of sun exposure. The more serious type of skin cancer, melanoma, most commonly occurs in people who have had a lot of sun exposure. So, although an solar keratosis does not always progress into a melanoma, if you have an solar keratosis your risk of developing a melanoma at some other part of your skin is increased. So, tell a doctor soon if you notice any changes in any part of your skin such as new moles, small dark patches developing, etc. Can solar keratoses be prevented? If you spend much time in the sun you have an increased risk of developing solar keratoses, certain types of skin cancer and various other skin problems. So, to reduce the risk of developing these conditions we should all: Stay out of strong sunlight. Avoid the noonday sun (between 11 am and 3 pm). When out in the sun: seek natural shade in the form of trees or other shelter. wear clothes as a sunscreen including T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, and hats. use a broad spectrum sun screen with an sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher to protect against UVB and UVA. Actinic Keratosis ( /www.skincancer.org) Actinic keratosis (AK), also known as solar keratosis or solar keratoses, is the result of prolonged exposure to sunlight.  It is a small crusty, scaly or crumbly bump or horn that arises on the skin surface.  The base may be light or dark, tan, pink, red, or a combination of these... or the same color as your skin. The scale or crust is horny, dry, and rough, and is often recognized by touch rather than sight. Occasionally it itches or produces a pricking or tender sensation. It can also become inflamed and surrounded by redness. In rare instances, actinic keratoses can blee. read more.... Are solar keratoses dangerous? Solar keratoses themselves are harmless, but they can be uncomfortable and unsightly. The main concern is that solar keratoses can give rise to a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. The risk of squamous cell carcinoma occuring in a patient with more than ten solar keratoses is about 10 to 15%. Solar keratoses are usually removed because they are unsightly or uncomfortable, or because of the risk that skin cancer may develop in them. If a solar keratosis becomes thickened or ulcerated get it checked; it may have become a skin cancer. Squamous cell cancers often look like volcanoes erupting within the skin. A natural topical cream is recommended People with keratoses should visit their doctor regularly for examination as they are also at risk of developing basal cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. Referral to a dermatologist may be necessary. Treatment Treatment of a solar keratosis requires removal of the defective skin cells. New skin then forms from deeper cells which have escaped sun damage. It is not practical to remove all keratoses in those with very extensive sun damage; in such cases it is important to get rid of thickened or tender lesions as these are the ones at greatest risk of progressing to skin cancer. Treatments may include: Cryotherapy Freezing with liquid nitrogen causes blistering and shedding of the sun damaged skin. Keratoses treated on the face peel off after about 10 days, those on the hands in about 3 weeks, but those on the legs can take as long as twelve weeks to heal. A light freeze usually leaves no scar, but longer freeze times (necessary for thicker lesions or early skin cancers) result in a pale mark or scar. The lesions may recur in time, in which case they may be retreated by the same or a different method. Curettage & cautery Curettage & cautery may be preferred with thicker keratoses, and is a common method of removing early squamous cell cancers. A specimen is sent for pathological examination. Curettage is the removal of a lesion by scraping it with a sharp instrument. Cautery or diathermy burns the keratoses off and prevents bleeding. A scab forms which heals over a few weeks, leaving a small scar. Excision Cutting the lesion out (excision biopsy) makes sure the lesion has been completely removed, confirmed by pathological examination. This is sometimes important if a lesion may be cancerous. Usually the surgical wound is sutured (stitched). The sutures are removed after a few days, the time depending on the size and location of the lesion. The procedure leaves a permanent scar. 5-Fluorouracil cream 5-Fluorouracil cream (5-FU, Efudix) is most useful when there are many keratoses on the face. The cream is applied onto facial skin once or twice daily for two to four weeks. The treated areas become red, raw and uncomfortable. Healing starts when the cream is discontinued, and the eventual result is usually excellent. Imiquimod Imiquimod is an immune response modifier in a cream base. It is applied to areas affected by solar keratoses two or three times weekly for four to sixteen weeks. It causes an inflammatory reaction, which is maximal at about three weeks and then gradually settles down with continued use. The results are variable, but generally excellent. Photodynamic therapy Photodynamic therapy (PDT) involves applying a photosensitizer (a porphyrin chemical) to the affected area prior to exposing it to a strong source of visible light. The treated area develops a burn and then heals over a couple of weeks or so. Diclofenac gel Diclofenac in hyaluran gel has been used successfully to treat solar keratoses, and is well tolerated. Repcillin Balm This is a 100% natural treatment for the removal of solar keratosis. Area affected need to be kept moist and in most cases it will just flake off over the period of one month with any side effects and scars.