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Hi,Well, I found out I will be starting Effudex next week on my upper lip. The doctor said to put it on my bottom lip also.I have read posts on this board, but ...
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| 0 | 03/01/08 |
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Day 23 side effects from Carac
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I have been doing the Carac treatment to my whole face for the past 23 days. Of course I am miserable, but I am doing my best to continue it until the end...
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| 1 | 02/27/08 |
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Arms healing very slow, 4 week...
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Well, now 4 full weeks after stopping the 5-FU, Efudex 5% two time a day, and below is a photo. For us thick skin - arms/legs folks, this is really a slow...
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| 16 | 02/24/08 |
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Broken capilarries under eye a...
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hello everyone-I was prescribed .05% carac to use for 28 days-I stopped use after 23 days-just couldn't stand it anymore- Anywho my last treatme...
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| 1 | 02/24/08 |
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Day 6 of Efudex
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I am on day 6 of 5% Efudex 2x a day and it hasn't done much of anything yet, I have had some burning like I have a sun burn and twinges of itching.&nbs...
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| 2 | 02/21/08 |
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Carac vs. Efudex
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There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the difference between Carac and Efudex, particularly since Carac contains 0.5% fluorouracil and Efudex as much a...
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| 10 | 02/18/08 |
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Efudex 5% treatment started
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This board has been such a great help for Q&A's for everyone has using Efudex. I started my treatment "Finally" on Saturday morning.&nbs...
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| 2 | 02/18/08 |
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Discontinure Efudex at The Ero...
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I am in the process of finishing the Efudex treatment. How does one know to stop at the Erosion Stage as is recommended. Please describe the Erosion Stage. Many...
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| 7 | 02/16/08 |
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post carac tx
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Hi to all.Just wanted to thank everyone who has posted for their insights, info and encouragement. I have finished my 3 week Carac tx to face and am now 10 days...
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| 3 | 02/16/08 |
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Actinic Chelilitis
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I have been to the doctor once for a white spot on my upper lip. She used liquid nitrogen on it which did nothing to it. I have an appointment with ...
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| 7 | 02/15/08 |
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Actinic Chelilitis
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I have been to the doctor once for a white spot on my upper lip. She used liquid nitrogen on it which did nothing to it. I have an appointment with ...
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| 0 | 02/15/08 |
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Actinic Chelilitis
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I have been to the doctor once for a white spot on my upper lip. She used liquid nitrogen on it which did nothing to it. I have an appointment with ...
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| 0 | 02/15/08 |
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Half way freak-out and Efudex ...
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Hi guys,Change in plan. I wimped out :-(I am on day 13 of 30 days of Efudex 2x/day. Treating cheeks, nose and forehead. I have over 50 red&nbs...
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| 15 | 02/13/08 |
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Day 14 and color fading?
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Howdy all,So far it's not been too bad but tonight my husband said the spots I have looked faded, not quite as red. I have had 2 dark spots (ver...
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| 20 | 02/11/08 |
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Post efudex treatment - the du...
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I am really embarrased about this but things were going so well and I thought I was healed enough to use something besides the bacitracin, vaseline and hydrocor...
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| 19 | 02/08/08 |
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Efudex healing time?
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I'd like to hear from people what their course of treatment was and how long the healing process was. I'm using Efudex 5% twice daily for 14 days.&...
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| 5 | 02/07/08 |
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Effects of Carac Cream
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I just finished my last dose of Carac cream for actinic keratosis for a spot above my upper lip and one on my chin. I've previously had three other "pr...
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| 3 | 02/07/08 |
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Post Efudex Treatment - The Ea...
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My derm asked me to use a mix of Vaseline, bacitracin, and hydrocortisone on my face until all redness and swelling and healing is accomplished. I am als...
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| 19 | 02/06/08 |
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carac treatment
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I am on day 20 of carac once a day on my face and like everyone else on this stuff I am miserable but determined to see it through. I had Mohs surgery last summ...
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| 4 | 02/06/08 |
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Efudex the easy way
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So your Dr. has prescribed Efudex and all you've heard about is horror stories and pain. You've maybe seen some photo diaries and are scared to wi...
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| 17 | 02/01/08 |
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Carac and DPD Enzyme Deficienc...
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Hi. I found this message board on Monday (it is now Friday) when I first started Carac treatment. The messages about DPD Enzyme Deficiency, vision l...
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| 2 | 02/01/08 |
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efudex
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I just started the Efudex today, and just found this site today. I have seen what other folks have gone through, and I am a bit scared to go through it.&n...
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| 6 | 01/31/08 |
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OK, now what? 4 weeks Efudex ...
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Hi folks, appreciate the info. on this board, but after searching posts can't find info on healing process and suggestions. Sunday I finished 28 days ...
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| 3 | 01/30/08 |
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Using Aldara Cream
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I am applying aldara cream to my lower lip and have suffered all of the side effects others have mentioned. What I want to know is the harm or damage it does to...
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| 1 | 01/21/08 |
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Levulan???
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Has anyone heard of using Levulan to get most of the spots prior to using the efudex? I went and saw a different dermo the other day and she suggested doi...
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| 3 | 01/21/08 |
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