Replied By Jessica (Boucherville, QC Canada) on 03/09/2009
Hello James I have read what you wrote but I had a question because you said that it helped you a lot but how long does it take to exacly go away? I have had mine for around 8 months and i've been trying diffrent things but none seem to help so I am hoping that this product works. So if you could andswer my question I would be very happy because I can wait to get rid of it. Please. Thank-you.Replied By Theo (Oakland, Ca) on 04/12/2010
I use Iodine mixed with Aloe Vera gel and use a q-tip to apply, this keeps the area clean. The idea is to stop any infection from starting. After BM I soak in warm water then clean with damp cotton then apply the mixture and haven't had any flare ups in months. As far as how long it takes to heal it depends, for me I've had the condition for years but it is so much better now then in the past so I'm not sure if it will ever go away but I'm happy with the progress now.Replied By Heleckie (Ningbo, China) on 10/17/2010
I have successfully used papaya (paw paw) cream. Try to find a good quality one from a natural health shop and apply it externally.Replied By Vic (Long Beach, California) on 11/02/2010
I won't guarantee it will work 100% but I will say 99.99% Not just for fissures but a whole list of cures for what might be ailing you using all natural oils. Try it. Will work if used exactly as prescribed on directions. Good luck.Replied By Sasha (Brooklyn, Ny) on 12/13/2010
I have a question: you're saying to mix iodine with olive oil or aloe vera juice. Is this for external fissures only? Cause mine is inside, not too far but inside. Do you think it's safe to insert a qtip dipped in iodine/oil inside? That seems like it would hurt a lot at first. Thanks.Replied By Theo (Oakland, Ca) on 09/17/2011
I started using the olive oil/ iodine mix mentioned above and works better than the aloe vera mix, thanks.Replied By Theo (Oakland, Ca) on 05/14/2012
Theo here, just wanted to add that a sitz bath with Epsom salt!!!! Will heal the fissure so much better than anything else you will see a huge improvement after your first soak wish I knew that long ago