CryotherapyCryotherapy for skin cancer is the use of liquid nitrogen to destroy a lesion, and may be a good option for benign lesions, such as actinic keratosis, or thin non-melanoma...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Can Efudex leave or uncover small dark (brownish) areas on lips?Can Efudex leave (uncover) small dark (brownish) areas? Specifically, I am in the 8th day AFTER completing a 14 Efudex regimen on my lips. Erosion is still occurring but I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How do you treat actinic keratosis (AKs)?Deciding how to treat actinic keratoses and even some basal cell can be tricky. Options include topical chemotherapy, PDT, chemical peel, and cryotherapy. How do you decide? Which ones have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Tips for using Fluorouracil on fingers and hands?I have used Fluorouracil every year for the past 4 yrs each January, but do not use it on my hands due to frequent hand washing. This year with Covid...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Efudex Application After Crust DevelopsHello, and thank you for your supportive site. I have recently had a Squamous cancer cut out from my scalp and in my follow up, after I raised a query...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
BCC TreatmentHello Everyone, I’m new here. A doctor from California recommended a topical cream that was developed for skin cancer. I used this cream twice per day for basal cell carcinoma...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
Basosquamous CarcinomaHi - I'm recovering from Moh's to remove a basosquamous carcinoma from my upper lip. I discovered it because it bled after washing my face. I thought the nurse said...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSurgery
When should Efudex start working?I have had several instances of Bowen's disease but not for some time. In the past, they have been treated by freezing with liquid nitrogen (Cryotherapy) My dermatologist says that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies