Hi Carole - About the exercise/sweating issue. I am still in the "happy" first week this go around. I am using my Stepper at home and sweating profusely, which I like to believe is helping my skin thru circulation, clean pores, etc. It also helps me sleep which is already a problem. I also am experiencing mild nausea. From the last time with Effudex, I did exercise and sweat thru the whole cracked face thing, but it was hard at the end because I could barely move my face to open my mouth, let alone smile, or breathe strongly. But that was 2x/day for 4 wks and I keep hoping Carac 1x/day will be easier. You did remind me that I did get a face infection at the end, and I always thought it was from using the health club barely washed towels. Especially now I am obsessed with using always really cleaned towels/pillows for my face. I saw on this thread someone used unscented baby wipes, and that seemed like a good thought. Having grown kids, I really don't know about these or if they would sting. Would love to know brands people used and tolerated.