Carac Questions

If Carac applied in morning should I wash face before going to bed then reapply in mornimg?

Posted 29 Dec 2011 • 0 answers •

Carac - Can you use a facial lotion on your face the morning after application?

I would like to help remove some of the dryness and flakiness caused by Carac with a facial loition. It would also help some of the tightness I would think. I don't want to interfere with the ...

Posted 10 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

With increasing breakouts using Carac, how long can I expect treatment to go on?

I started using Carac cream in mid August on my nose. The cream has found multiple areas now on my cheeks, a few areas on my lower lip (actinic chellitis??), and now is starting up on my forhead. If ...

Posted 16 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

Carac - My Dr perscribed using it for two - four weeks on my face. How do I know when to stop?

Posted 3 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Carac - I have had this on my face for 10 days & my face is beginning to get red ..Is this normal?

Skin is just now beginnig to get a little red... I am not seeing any peeling or discomfort at all is this normal? can you wear makeup? I haven't so far?

Posted 9 Apr 2011 • 2 answers •

Will using Aquaphor slow the process?

When applying Carac after about 3 hours or so I get a very strong burning sensation on my face where carac is applied,it was suggested using Aquaphor to relief the burning sensation and pain.,but ...

Posted 25 Feb 2011 • 1 answer •

I just started using Carac, on my nose and arms, I have used it for 3 days and don't really see a?

... difference. I was told it would be very uncomfortable and get to the point of raw but so far nothing. Does it take a while to start reacting?

Posted 4 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

How is Carac different from the old 5-fluorouracil ceam?

My new dermatologist ordered Carac Fluorouracil cream. My copay was 2.5 times what it would hve been for 5-fluorouracil. Am I paying more for the same thing? (Note: My 5-F was 0.05%, Carac is 0.5%. I ...

Posted 4 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •

Results after using carac cream?

What can I expect after completing 2 weeks of carac cream use? Will the dark red spots all over my face disappear? I am on day 8 and look bad. Am I supposed to have white bumps that look like ...

Posted 25 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

When carac is used on the scalp, will the hair fall out in those areas?

Posted 14 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

Can you cover up the area being treated?

Posted 8 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

I have severe pain in the back of neck and a slight sore throat?

Do you thing I am having reaction to the carac cream? And what should I do to get rid of the severe pain? It is go up and around the outside of my whole head.

Posted 27 Aug 2010 • 3 answers • 1 star

Do you wash your face as you normally would or is something else recommended?

Posted 22 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

Do you continue using Carac if your skin has open itchy sores after 1 week?

Posted 21 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

Swelling of face after 3 days of treatment to the outer eye area using carac?

What can be applied to the area to bring down the swelling? Ice packs have not be successful.

Posted 17 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •