Hi everyone. I've been reading the posts about Efudex. I was prescribed Efudex (called Efudix) in Australia where I am from, and my dermatologist said to use it for 3 weeks. I'm now in L.A with no dermatologist here and am at Day 17 using the cream morning and night.
I had no actual skin cancers or problem areas, just a few rough spots (left side of nose, above each eyebrow, near right side of hairline and above lip on right side). And I had developed slight "age" spots on my cheeks. At age 38 my dermatologist said, "hey, try efudex as it will eliminate the spots"
Well I did, and it just blew up bigger and uglier than i imagined.
Here are some photos from today, day 17 on efudex treatment
http://www.gilli.net/misc1
My question is, can I stop using it now? I've read some posts that some of you have done just 14 days/twice a day. Well, I've done over that amount of time. It's very itchy and I feel swollen like I have a mask on. Very self conscious and I have a day job and i've had to take days off sick. All the areas are scaly, patchy, and red. Some areas are crusty like a scab and i see that will heal now. Near my nose, and under my nose, and above my lip are the worse. Still very inflamed.
I wonder, am I at the stage where I can now stop using it ?
G