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actinic keratoses using Efudix cream

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quintain
quintain

I am hoping for advice from any one who has used efudix for 28 days.

I have (mild-ish) actinic keratoses particularly on my forehead.

I am in my late 70s generally healthy young man.

  1. I have used efudix for 3 x 7 day periods with a 2 day layoff between each period
  2. I am at day 3 of the final 7 day period of use
  3. my skin is irritable and sore.
  4. my local pharmacist told me I could use vaseline 2 hours after applying efudix to reduce the pain & itching.

I welcome all and any advice from people who have found a pain reducing procedure in these circumstances

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 quintain

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    call your derm report this reaction to the steroid . some are to strong for facial skin ask for a milder application for facial skin.

    • quintain
      quintain barbara66703

      Edited

      Thank you

      Do you have any names of alternative product/s.

      Again thank you for your advice.

    • barbara66703
      barbara66703 quintain

      Edited

      Only the lowest-potency topical steroids should be used on your face. This is because the skin on your face is thin. And thin skin absorbs more of the steroid than other areas of your body and steroids thins the skin even more.

      there are OTC cortisones for face applications, ask your pharmacist.

      good vibes sent ur way.

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