Mine is really mild but my son is still struggling so I am going to give it a whirl and see what happens. I'm doing 1 tsp twice a day. It's kinda gross but not too bad. I am sure I stink and just can't smell it but a girl's gotta do what she's gotta do.
I'm only two days in. I thought it subsided totally for awhile yesterday but not 100 percent sure. Went into a quiet room and couldn't hear it at all. Came back. But that was the first break in the constant really mild buzzing in my left ear that I have had for months. I will keep you all posted.
I wouldn't use a q-tip as DMSO will eat through anything that's synthetic like latex gloves. Not only that but your body will also absorb the synthetic materials like latex into your body.
Try to use 100% natural materials like horse hair brush or natural brush if you are applying across a large area.