7th Nov 22 Thank you for writing to me. My rate of application was 5 times a week over 4 weeks = 20. I stopped after 18 applications as advised by my doctor. There is not a lot of difference over the last week. Several years ago when I used Efudix a skin specialist said to apply a little vaseline if required. I have not used this as it would make a mess of my pillow. I notice that someone here mentioned Desitin cream. I live in Cornwall UK. It would appear this cream is in USA. I think we have other nappy rash and eczema creams which I will investigate.