Topic: Rosacea

The FDA's public messaging on ivermectin is contrasted with the 75 ongoing studies listed on its own website. An anecdote is shared regarding a pharmacist's dismissal of the drug as "horse wormer" despite its common human use for conditions like rosacea.

Ivermectin ointment is discussed as a highly effective, established treatment for rosacea in both men and women. The conversation distinguishes between the topical "goo" used for skin conditions and the oral "horse paste" used as an animal dewormer.

Dutch health inspectors are reportedly targeting doctors who prescribe hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin for COVID-19. Meanwhile, in India, Ivermectin is sold in affordable blister packs for approximately two dollars. The drug's versatility is noted, including its common use in treating rosacea, contrasting its low cost with expensive patented treatments.

Ivermectin, a drug traditionally used as a dewormer for livestock, is also used in human medicine to treat conditions like rosacea and head lice. Discussion centered on the significant price discrepancy between human-grade ointments and veterinary versions of the same chemical compound. The drug has recently gained attention as a potential prophylactic and treatment for COVID-19.

A listener named Chelsea from Edmonton, Alberta, is designated as the official No Agenda groupie after sending in a photo. The conversation shifts into a medical tangent regarding rosacea, with warnings about the condition becoming disfiguring if left untreated. Reference is made to W.C. Fields' nose as an extreme example of the ailment's progression.