Having been through three treatments of fluorouracil over the years, I finally tried Desitin cream on my oozing and bleeding skin during recovery. The Desitin cream really reduced the pain, itching, swelling, and my face no longer sticks to the pillowcase in the morning when I get up. I can only say how it works for me, but hopefully, Desitin can help others reduce or avoid some misery during recovery.