I will have to use this,pick up prescription tomorrow. The GP said it's going to be very painful but try and ride it out. Anyone else used it and have any tips? It's for a tiny patch on my face.
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Anyone used Efudex cream ?
MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 28/03/2024 22:36
clarinsgirl · 29/03/2024 06:43
I have used it several times (on my face) and my reactions have varied a lot. First use was quite scary, very sore and swollen and made me feel quite ill. Other times my reactions have been much less severe.
I have used it for periods of 3 weeks and the effects are cumulative so by week 3 it can be quite intense.
However on each occasion, once the treatment is stopped I quickly feel better and the healing process is amazing.
My advice would be not to plan anything major towards the end of the treatment, don't freak out if the reaction is severe, it quickly gets better.
clarinsgirl · 29/03/2024 14:09
My top tip is Vaseline. As soon as you have a heal apply several times a day.
TraitorsGate · 29/03/2024 20:31
I didn't get much redness, the Dr said that is common on the scalp, he showed me potential red photos and prescribed eumovate to use after the efudix treatment stopped to calm the skin but I didn't need it. Wear gloves and be careful not to get it in your eyes. I bought new pillowcases just for this.
BobnLen · 29/03/2024 21:30
I used it on my leg for superficial BCC, it went a bit sore after about a week, I used a disposable glove to apply it and had to use it twice a day on my leg for a month. Unfortunately the patch is still there a bit so I will have to revisit the GP and probably have another go with it. It's on my leg just above my ankle so not a place that's too bothersome fortunately. I didn't find it too bad really but it has to go sore to work.
PoorNose · 01/04/2024 16:39
Hi, I'm using this after having a non-melanoma skin cancer removed from my nose. The dermatologist told me to apply it once a week for 9 months. I'm on week 6.....33 more to go! My nose is slightly redder and today I had what is described in the side effects in the leaflet as "spontaneous bleeding at site of application" . I also feel vaguely off-colour - and again I see "feeling generally unwell" is listed as a side effect. Other than that ok, I also use a different pillow case and towel as the cream remains flammable even after washing towels etc.
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