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If I apply fluorouracil on one spot on my face will my entire face get red?

I work in a factory with dust will my whole face be affected or will the one area

I started using fluorouracil 7 days ago on my lips. Very swollen & sore. Any suggestions?

I had some lesions burned off & now using the cream. I have read it should not go directly on the lips. My dovtor didn’t explain that. Getting pretty sore.

I just purchased the fluorouracil cream for my legs and arms as I have very bad sun damage?

Long story short the dermatologist said I was about the worst he has seen. I have awful bumps and ugly markings all over my arms and legs. He cut out 3 areas and will biopsy them. He froze very large portions on both my thighs, both arms and left ankle and 2 spots on my face. I will wait 4 weeks... read more

Can 5-fluorouracil solution applied to scalp cause hair loss?

My doctor has prescrbed 5-fluorouracil solution for my scalp twice per day for two weeks. I am a female with thin hair. I don't want to lose anymore. Does anyone have experience with this?

I have used Fluorouracil cream 14 days, is that long enough to have a proper effect?

The pain and the open sores are unbearable! I opted to stop the use on the 14th day, is this enough time to have a positive effect on my cancers?

Fluorouracil - What do I apply to my face after I stop applying the cream?

I have heard Vaseline andother stuff. Can I go back to normal way of using OTC lotion?

Can Fluorouracil 5% be applied to lips?

Fluorouracil - Can you use make-up while doing this treatment?

can you use pressed powder if you are only applying this cream to small area on side of nose?

Fluorouracil - Which moisturizer gives best relief from burning/itching?

Info indicates that moisturizing cream can relieve some of the effects. So many moisturizers, each having different contents, hopefully one or two work best. I'm using 1.25% solution since January 24, i.e. 12 applications.

Fluorouracil - Can I use fluorouacil on my lips?

Fluorouracil - How long do I need to leave flourouracil on my skin? Supposed to use it on my neck?

... and cleavage, but worry that clothes will wear it off. How much time does it need to be on my skin undisturbed to do it's work?

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