Fluorouracil Questions

How to know when to stop applying Fluorouracil Cream USP 5%?

I have been applying Fluorouracil Cream for about 3 weeks to my scalp and forehead. It is dry, flaking, and itches. How do i know when to stop applying?

Has anybody used fluorouracil 5% topical cream for only seven days only and get good results?

My Doctor, an MD, who prescribed fluorouracil 5% topical cream to spots on my face and was told to apply it twice a day just to the spots for seven days. A little back ground, I have had some previous skin problems in the past and been treated by freezing (cryo.) for a spot or two, one of which... read more

Fluorouracil - When does irritation start and can it be covered with makeup during treatment?

I will be starting fluorouracil treatment on my face on 1/1/2016. I work as a receptionist so I am the first person seen at my business. Will I be able to work the first few days? How many days into the treatment does the irritated skin start? Hoping to be able to work at least the first 5 days.

Fluorouracil - Can I cover whole face with cream as I cannot tell what spots are the pre-cancerous?

I am so hesitant to use the Fluorouracil cream I washed it off immediately after putting it on my face. I was told by the doctor to put it on the precancerous spots which I could not really identify. So because of several spots it then seemed I might as well put it all over but didn't know... read more

I need some comments from others who have used fluorouracil on their lips?

Fluorouracil - What do you use on the skin after treatment to make the skin heal?

I use it on my feet for a month 2 times a day for precancerous skin. After the treatment the skin remains blotchy, red, scabby, dry, and my feet feel like they are on fire.

My Doctor had me start using fluorouracil and said to apply it for 4 weeks?

The instructions that come with it says to stop using it when you reach the erosion stage? How do I identify the erosion stage or should I just follow my Doctors directions and apply it for the full 4 weeks?

Should I continue to apply fluorouracil cream on the oozing and crusting spots, or should I stop?

or is this the time to stop and let them heal?

I shower 2 x a day, how often should I apply fluorouracil & how do I stop it stinging my eyes?

I'm pretty active, and often shower in the morning before work, and then again in the middle of the... day after exercising, which leads to two questions: 1) Do I reapply the fluorouracil after each shower? 2) What's the best way to avoid getting the cream in my eyes when I'm... read more

Fluorouracil - how to get relief for the skin pain?

face is burning, pain is getting unbearable

Fluorouracil - Whats the best healing lotion after treatments?

Whats the best healing lotion after treatments? ?? Burning red ...

Fluorouracil - After 2 hours it says you can use moisturizer. Should I wash my face first?

Or do you leave the cream on and apply the moisturizer over it?

Fluorouracil - Hi! I finished a 2 week treatment a few days ago. I've been applying aquafor?

... liberally! My skin is unbearable without it. I'm going out of my mind with the itching and burning. Is it ok to help the dead thick layers of slimy skin come off? Today it's showing all new blistery looking bumps that haven't been there previously. Very itchy. Was wondering if it... read more

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.