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Efudex for Keratosis User Reviews (Page 2)

Efudex has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 36 reviews for the treatment of Keratosis. 69% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Efudex

  • Dave...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 22, 2021

"Have used before under nose with good results- this time use all over face for three weeks dabbing on face twice a day as advised by doc - but not on forehead- first week not bad - second week really sore and painful - Third week nearly unbearable looked like a monster from the deep face covered in Scabs and peeling skin so so painful to touch a few sleepless nights- rinsing face with lukewarm water was like putting acid on my face - now 3 weeks after treatment and using a mild steroid cream to help healing boy was it worth it - told by my friends how it actually made my skin look younger and still getting better by the day. So stick with it no pain, no gain in this case never more true - just using good old E45 moisturer to retain my new looks"

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  • Tantan
  • January 28, 2021

"Started efudix on nose lips chin 3 weeks ago. Very red areas ulcerated pus, very painful. I had few instructions from derm or pharma. So googled it. Seeing derm tomorrow. I was meant to do this for two weeks twice a day then two weeks once a day. That's for centre nose lips chin as had SCC lip and excision 3x5cm. After this area I do the same on one cheek then other cheek then forehead. Not all at once due to danger of anaphylaxis. On nose it is a small area very red etc lip lower, all along and below, itchy painful. Will post how it goes in a few weeks."

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  • carol
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 13, 2024

"I was prescribed Efudex for erosion on my face, used it every day for 3 weeks. My skin didn't go red or sore. I don't know why. I thought it can't be working as I didn't have any reaction to it, but it has worked; the skin cancer has gone now."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 7, 2022

"I have been prescribed fluorouracil cream for SK on my face I have been using it for 3 weeks and not sure if it is working because my skin doesn't sting when I apply it it just looks dry not sure if I should get another treatment"

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  • September 13, 2021

"My husband was using Efudix cream 5% for 2 weeks. Though painful and itchy too extreme he was prepared to see it through the course. Last night was traumatic as he awoke shaking uncontrollably at around 4am He soothed his face with cool water and a soft cloth, reapplied cortisone (Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.02%) cream and took more Panadol Forte( paracetamol 500mg plusCodeine 30mg) before going back to bed. It’s now just past midday and he’s taking more pain tablets and going to sleep after a light light lunch. He said he’ll now try Efudix on a small area soon on back of forearm & see how it goes. Due to see Dermatologist in 2 months time. We know of other people who have benefited from using Efudix & feel it really worth trying more for a good outcome. Thank you."

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  • Lowie
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 5, 2022

"At 75 years of age had eczema all my life then development skin cancer on my arms chest back and neck. I done a full treatment on both arms at separate time went through a lot of pain took 6 weeks to slowly clear up then started to look great so pleased then noticed it coming back slowly a lump here and there now the arm looks bad again but took 6 months so disappointed. Don't know what to do now and I am so emotional. Thank you."

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  • Female
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 17, 2023

"I used Efudex for 6 weeks in total. I did stop the treatment at intervals when the blistering became too bad. I used it at night and put make up on during the day to cover all the redness. It is the worst experience I have had with my skin. But looking at my face now, it was worth it. It is 2 months since I stopped and I still have slight redness in certain areas. However the improvement in my skin has been wonderful. I will always use 50 factor suncream when I go out. Heliocare is very good. I hope and pray that I never will have to use Efudex again."

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  • Jennie
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 3, 2023

"Used on nose, cheeks, and chin every night for 18 nights when scabbing became apparent, so stopped using. From today 3 June, I use canestan steroid cream on the affected areas. Also using oatmeal cream which is very mild. Areas are very red and unsightly with scabbing and some tightness. Redness and tightness have moved towards my eyes and this is quite uncomfortable. Persevering. Can’t comment on the outcome as the process is still ongoing."

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  • Dolly
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 17, 2023

"I used Efudex for 6 weeks in total. I did stop the treatment at intervals when the blistering became too bad. I used it at night and put make up on during the day to cover all the redness. It is the worst experience I have had with my skin. But looking at my face now, it was worth it. It is 2 months since I stopped and I still have slight redness in certain areas. However the improvement in my skin has been wonderful. I will always use 50 factor suncream when I go out. Heliocare is very good. I hope and pray that I never will have to use Efudex again."

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  • Jacki
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 21, 2024

"Prescribed once a day for 3-4 weeks. I used it all over my face and chest... by day 13, I needed a break and stopped for two days! 21 days in and my chest is very painful, raw, swollen, and feels like paper cuts opening all over when I move. My face hasn't been too bad pain-wise, but I'm scaring not only the children but adults too ;-) Try to keep the cream away from the sides of the nose as it will crack the thin layer of skin that joins to the upper lip, and it's not pleasant! Not sure if I've gone as far as I'm supposed to, but the sores are starting to peel... I don't want to do this again and get it right the first round."

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  • Trueser
  • August 5, 2015

"Worked great for me, some pain but when I was done my face was like a baby's butt. Stay home for 30 days"

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  • Anonymous
  • February 12, 2009

"Efudex works great to eliminate actinic keratosis. I have used it before and unfortunately am using it again. It becomes VERY unsightly.. blotchy, swollen, very painful, etc, but it works."

9 / 10
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  • The...
  • April 8, 2016

"Can someone help me? I have been using Efudex once a day for 5 weeks and nothing is happening. Wondering if I should try using it twice a day or wait untill I see my doctor?"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 10, 2019

"Efudex was extremely painful. It affects cancer spots. Well I guess that is all over because my entire body was inflamed."

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  • APOC-...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 9, 2021

"Does not work. Save your money. No change at all after using for 10 days."

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