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...reactions3replies
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactionsrepliesTreatment
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...reactionsrepliesSurgery
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...reactions3replies
Should I apply fluorouracil even over broken skin?Today is the 10th day of treating actinic cheilitis with fluorouracil. Lip is cracking, oozing, and bleeding. I was told to try it for 2 weeks. Should I apply cream...reactions1reply