Efudex 5 Forehead
3 Topics FoundI used this prescription on my forehead twice a day for 10 days. Removed all my ak's. Has now been about 1 year and a few are returning. You must apply a very thin film. It did turn bright red after about 7 days. Remains that way while peeling. About three weeks after stopping treatment. Not much pain for me. Just too much time hiding at home. Don't use any cosmetics while treating. Never do your whole face at once! ## I agree completely. I did the exact treatment in 2014 and have been using this product on and off since then. Only a few have returned to this day. Works great for me. I experienced minimum sting or itching. You must use a very fine touch of cream and then rub it in. Keep treated areas small. Never exceed over 9 x 9 inch or it will get into your blood and cause pa...
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How and when should I apply Efudex to my face? ## This is a drug used to treat certain types of cancer. How often and how much to apply, depends on exactly where on your face (lips, nose, chin, etc) and what stage your lesions are in. Only you and your doctor can determine this. ## I am totally horrified to read efudix is being applied to the lips! It turned my forehead green and crusty and none of us should use this without first checking if we are allergic to its contents. I was told to put it all over my forehead for pre-cancerous skin and the reaction was truly horrific. I went to pharmacist about it and he said to stop it immediately. I dont think medics realize how we suffer and that this chemotherapy cream can do more harm than good. I used it about 8 years ago and today still ha...
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Has anyone experienced swelling of the lower legs and ankles, combined with tingling in the fingers and toes? I'm also experiencing some nausea. My doctor told me to apply the gel to all my lesions, and I am putting in on the tops of my arms, my shoulders and back of my neck, my upper chest, my shins, and some spots on my thighs. Is that too many areas at once? ## After using Efudex and several other creams, gels, etc, and each time developing cellulitis in my lower legs, the dermatologist prescribed Solaraze, saying it was not likely to have the same effect. I was putting it on on my forehead and some other spots on my face. Sure enough, in a few weeks my leg was infected again. I stopped using it. It takes a long time for the infection to clear up even with heavy duty antibiotics....
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