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Moisturising after finishing application of Efudix

Hi there, can anyone give me some advice please on what, if any, moisturiser I can use when I stop applying Efudix? I'm away from home so can't check with my doctor, but nearly finished tube and now in middle of 4th week. I'm wondering about Sorbolene?
Thanks!

  1. our advocate, April, shared her go-to products she uses during and after treatment with Efudex https://skincancer.net/life-with-skin-cancer/efudex-side-effects-tips. She also shared some other tips in this article https://skincancer.net/life-with-skin-cancer/tips-for-efudex-users. I hope you will find this information helpful. Please reach out anytime! All my best, Julie (team member)

    1. Thank you Julie, that's very helpful. I actually finished the tube of Efudix and 4 weeks treatment last weekend, and must be one of the fortunate people who don't have such a severe reaction. I had horrible itching during the treatment, but now seem to be healing quickly after the first 2 days. I've been applying a light coat of Sorbolene and find it doesn't sting at all, just feels soothing.
      As you mentioned, there often isn't much information given by prescribing clinicians, and this website is a wonderful source of help from people who know from experience what you expect. Keep up the great work you're doing!
      Thank you again, Jools

      1. You’re so very welcome ! I’m glad you found the information helpful and am happy to hear you’ve been healing quickly! Sending well wishes for a continued speedy recovery. -Julie (team member)

        1. Thank you Julie. Saw my doctor today and she was very happy with results. I told her about skincancer. net and that I'd seen a post about a cream that can be applied once a day for 2 weeks prior to using Efudix, which cuts down treatment time. She hasn't heard of it, so I said I'd try to find out what it is. I actually met a lady in a carpark last week who said she was using a cream on her arms for 2 weeks prior to starting Efudix, so it must be the same. Would you know what it's called please?
          Thank you, Jools

          1. I found that other members have combined Calcipotriene with their Efudex to speed up treatment time. Our advocate Ronni, has shared a number of articles on her experience with the two. I’ve included one of the articles here https://skincancer.net/life-with-skin-cancer/efudex-combination-treatment. There may be different ways to use the creams in combination, so hopefully this is what you’re looking for. Best wishes, Julie (team member)

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