CancerCompass message board discussion started by luvtogolf on 10/23/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,17326,0.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Well I just finished the 7wk that my doc recommended.  My face and neck are horribly red.  Painful especially if I let it dry out... and red well I think blood red would be more discriptive.  There are area's that have scabbed but usually wash off or fall off when I use Eucerin lotion.  I also had to use it on my lips that has left me now with these opaque yellow masses that partially shed or at time come of in the morning as I clean my lips of the soft coverings. I am not sure if this is the reaction still happening and for how long?  My face if marked extensively around the cheeks, nose and my neck is all red with light scabbing in extended areas.  I am using the eucerin cream and lotion as it soothes the pain and itching as it drys out.  The worst is after a shower.  Its hard to believe this is all great, trusting in the docs. Is there a timetable on recovery, what do you recommend during this time, except stay out of the sun! Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated luvtogolf Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi Luvtogolf, I luvtogolf too, and I'm sure that's one reason we have our problem!  I have a question for you...you mentioned using the efudex on your lips.  Can you tell me about that?  I am on my 9th day of efudex on my bottom lip.  My lip is greatly swollen, crusty with yukky scabs, some have bled, and I am generally a mess.  Does this mean the Efudex has done its job?  How long did you go?  I go to the dermatologist on Day 14, but I am thinking of calling and asking if I can stop now.  Or do I just keep putting the Efudex on top of the scabs?  My lips does not feel like a lip anymore...It feels like a huge piece of crusty leather.  It is hard to put the Efudex on the crusts.  I have much difficulty eating and drinking and talking.  Please tell me your experience, thanks,Molly MollyOR Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT I am on my 20 day for my entire face and lips ...the yellow areas are gross ...i work so i am in the public all the time ..1 more week to go if i last ..i had no idea i was so "infected" with sun ...i use aquaphor just on my lips ...my face seems to be tolerating it better ..red and crusty ..mmmmm...yummy ...NOT  i cannot wait to see all it all looks southerngrace Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT