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What is sirolimus?
Sirolimus, also known as rapamycin, is a medication that has garnered interest for its potentially powerful anti-aging effects. Research has suggested that it may also have anti-aging properties, including the ability to reverse aging, not just slow down the aging process.

Why is sirolimus / rapamycin a well kept secret?
Sirolimus, also known as rapamycin, is the most well kept anti-aging secret because it is hard to formulate well in a topical cream & most anti-aging clinics don’t know of the power of this molecule. Additionally it requires a prescription in an optimal concentration & base.

Prescription molecules have much less marketing appeal as they can not be mass produced as the rate limiting factors include involvement of a physician & a compound pharmacist.

Why do dermatologists prescribe sirolimus?
The two main indications (apart from anti-aging) are for reducing tumor growths both benign & potentially malignant. We have been prescribing sirolimus for facial angiomas (benign tumor of skin) for many years. It is highly effective with little to no side effects. Trials are underway to study the effects on reducing skin cancer rates in high risk individuals.

Cutting edge dermatologists also prescribe sirolimus cream as part of an anti-aging skin care routine. Rapamycin is one of the few molecules that reverse cellular aging.