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Carac and Pain: What Users Say

Pain: mentioned by 4 users (16.7%)

Based on user experiences from 24 Carac reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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itching 33.3%
redness 29.2%
burning 20.8%
pain 16.7%
peeling 16.7%

Reviews for Carac

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • September 29, 2010

For Keratosis "I just finished a 14-day usage of Carac, as prescribed by my skin doctor. After the first two days, my skin started to turn red, by the 7th it started to flake, and the areas that I needed to apply it to (cheeks, temples, and forehead) turned dark red, like a bad sunburn. Days 8-14 were the worst as to pain on these areas when showering in lukewarm water or washing from the sink bowl, either way I could feel a burning sensation, as well as light bleeding at some areas on the next-to-last day. Flaking of the skin and an itchy feeling now that treatment is done. I wonder how long before my skin color returns to normal. Would I do this again? Yes."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 5, 2012

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I've been using Carac off and on for over a year. I did my face for three weeks, then my chest, then my back. I am now going back over specific areas of my face. This cream is amazing. It is somewhat painful and quite unattractive visually as you are going through the treatment, but the results are worth it. My skin doesn't have rough red patches of scaly skin anymore and no more discoloration. I would definitely recommend it!"

10 / 10
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  • Jig...
  • January 17, 2017

For Skin Cancer "10 days into the treatment and my face is borderline unsightly. Had to stop the treatment on my chest because it started scabbing. Just hoping it starts flaking soon as expected! Major pain on my chest when I took it starting around day three. Have not experienced much pain on my face, just a little bit of tightness and itching. Trying to avoid putting moisturizer and makeup on, as my dermatologist says it will slow the healing. That is probably the worst part so far!"

4 / 10
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  • Nad...
  • September 26, 2013

For Skin Cancer "I have found this cream is fantastic. There is a good deal of pain when using it but it kills the precancer cells. Read the directions and follow them."

9 / 10
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