Day 24...Hello I’m just over 3 weeks into my treatment - 2 tubes in for my arms & neck & chest I’ve used Efudex on my face years ago &...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAssistive Devices
How to know when you're done with Efudex treatment?...I just ended my third week on my chest and my fifth day on my face. My doctor told me absolutely nothing about treatment, just told me to apply for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Cannot get rid of scabs Efudex/Dovenix post treatment...I was diagnosed with actinic cheilitis ( keratosis on my lower lip) and my dermatologist prescribed Efudex/Dovenix....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Does Efudex treatment lower your immunity?...I work in a busy pharmacy within a large store. I am concerned that I may be more vulnerable to the Coronavirus during this time. I am a carer for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Experience with using Fluorour (Efudex) on hands/arms...I am just looking for a little support I am on my 13th day of treatment on my arms and hands I am grateful and hopeful for this treatment to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & Advice
Mohs Again...was a squamous cell in situ on the bridge of the nose that had clear margins at the time of the initial biopsy but was also treated with 12 weeks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Has anyone had an experience of treating areas of the scalp?...Good morning all - I am about to start a 4-week course of Efudex on my forehead and also 4 areas on my scalp....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
What is the best painkiller to use after Efudex?...Hi, I have sun-damaged tissue on my lips that is being treated with Efudex....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
What do you wish your doctor had told you about Efudex?...Did you feel prepared for what you experienced during treatment? Were there side effects you wish someone had warned you about?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTreatment
Anyone else end up with infection during Efudex and what type of antibiotics did you receive?...My skin cancer covers about 90% of my face and I'm on week 5 of efudex....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Should I stop applying Efudex to an area that has already responded?...22 days into a 28 day treatment, once a day across entire face. My chin area has started to crust over and the skin is yellow. Other areas are still...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
What is the worst part about Efudex treatments and how do you deal with it?...So curious to know....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingTopical MedicationTreatment
Diclofenac & Actinic Keratoses...Having been using Fluorouracil (Efudex/Efudix) plus Calcipotriol (Davonex/Daivonex) in various combinations for the past 10 months to treat various body...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTips & AdviceTopical MedicationTreatment
I only have to use Efudex for 4 days. How severe will my side effects be?...2x/day for 4 days...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Should you continue treating with Efudex beyond the precribed time if there is no erosion?...I am treating my chest area, 1 x 28 days. There is a lot of reaction, it's very painful and red spotted. However as yet there is no crusting. If...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Emily Hayward's Story: Changing the Way We Look at Skin Cancer...It’s been a great stress reliever during times when sleep eludes me. Recently, I caught a clip I had never seen before.... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Newbie...I'm to use Effudex for 3 weeks, then switch to Desonide for 2 weeks. I'm assuming this is a healing period?... By cndascott1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Thought Dermatology Was Only For Plastic Surgery Or Botox!...Used Effudex chemo cream treatment, several times, on spots all over my body. The pain of all this, has been absolutely unbearable at times!... By sandys1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Annoyed with myself...When the Dr told me to use Efudix I thought I had to continue using it until I saw him again, which apparently was 3 months later!... By Hev19601 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments