Thanks for replying so quickly! Wow, you're nearly done; sounds like your symptoms are classic. I was a bit surprised to read about your fatigue and appetite loss. Not many people report those symptoms. I'm fully prepared for it as I"ve experienced a lot of that when I've used Aldara on my basal cell lesions.
My MD said not to use anything except water on my face until I'm done with the Rx. So many people use aloe, Aquaphor, and cortisone creams but he said in his opinion they just interfere with the Rx and I only want to do this once! I'll really look into good stuff to use once the scabs and dead skin fall off and my beautiful, new skin emerges ( ;
We're Jewish, so my holiday is over and I don't need to worry about Christmas (we're the movie and Chinese food family on Christmas). New Year's could be a bit of a problem. We're invited to a big party, but we'll probably stay home with champagne and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Sniff: 2 years ago we were in Manhattan on the 31st and it was awesome. I've been preparing my family, friends and neighbors for this, but judging from the few photos online, it's hard to imagine their responses when they see me mid-treatment. Let me know how your friends react!
Thanks again and keep me posted on your recovery and I'll let you know how I do starting next week. Have as comfortable a Christmas as you can.