residual effects from efudex
April 18, 2025.
I've used the efudex treatment 3 times in past 15 years. Its harsh, but usually leaves skin in better condition than prior to treatment.
My issue is 2022 during covid. Spring time treatment, cooler less sunny weather.
I did the same 2 week treatment 2x day. **Well we were all wearing the covid masks so it made it a bit easier to go for things like grocery shopping as mask hid the redness and scabs. **But what I was left with was redness on cheeks near nose and chin, exactly where the mask was covering. **The only thing different from previous treatments was the wearing of mask. ** It kept the heat from breathing 'enclosed' inside the mask. ** So now 3 years later I am still experiencing the redness.
Anybody have similar experience?
My reg doctor wants me to use the efudex again, but I'm hesitant cause I don't know what the result will after 2 weeks of treatment and then weeks of healing. I'm going to a new dermatologist April 22.
I look forward to your comments.
cheers, from Surrey, B.C.
Hi Surrey (
). I can see why you are nervous about another round of treatment. I don't have any experience with efudex, but I hope you get some input from other members. Does your doctor want you to us efudex on the same area this time around? If so, does your doctor have any theory as to whether it will make that reddened skin worse or help it heal more normally? Please let us know what the new doctor says. I'll be thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member) Hi Surrey (
). I'm just checking in to see how the appointment went. Do you like the new doctor? Did the new doctor address the redness issue? - Lori (Team Member)
