caret icon Back to all discussions

Doing Efudex on both my arms.

I have to divide each arm in 5 areas. Each area for 21 days. I have finished first area and am on 7th day of healing. It had reacted pretty bad which i understand is good but, still some pain and crusting and peeling and itching. Using Vaseline which helps. Wondering should i start next area or wait till it heals a bit more?

  1. Hi . Has your doctor given you any guidance in that regard? If not, I would reach out and ask. If the decision is up to you, I would think it might be best to wait until each patch is mostly healed before starting the next. That would put less stress on your body and allow you to give each section your full attention as it heals. I'm no medical expert though. That would simply be my personal preference. Hopefully, others in the community will chime in here as well. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)

    1. thank you for your reply. Waiting to hear from my doctor's clinic. Just thought i would ask so i wouldn't worry so much about it in mean time. I also feel like i should wait. But will hope to get an answer soon. This is so stressful. I have done my face twice in last few years and was not easy. But arms are a whole new challenge. But will get through it slowly but surely. Thanks again.

Please read our rules before posting.