What helps fluorouracil pain?
Over-the-counter Tylenol and Benadryl are helpful for the increasing pain and constant itch. My dermatologist is one who recommends that no other products be applied to the treated areas during treatment other than water and a mild soap or facial cleanser.Nov 26, 2018
How do you soothe skin after using Efudex?
You may apply Aquaphor, Vaseline, or over-the-counter Hydrocortisone ointment to the area treated after applying Efudex.
How do I speed up healing after Efudex?
After EfudixChlorsig ointment is a topical antibiotic cream that should be applied twice a day until the skin is healed. ... Avoid sun exposure for 6 months at least and use a sun screen with SPF > 30 to prevent development of further lesions and aid healing of skin.More items...
Can you put moisturizer over Efudex?
After using fluorouracil cream, wait 2 hours before applying sunscreen or moisturizer to the treated area. Do not use other skin products including creams, lotions, medications, or cosmetics unless instructed by your doctor to do so.
Can you put Vaseline over fluorouracil?
Once you finish the medication, the area of skin treated will be red and raw. It generally takes about 3-4 weeks for all of the inflammation to resolve. You may use Vaseline or Eucerin cream to soothe the skin.
What does the erosion stage of Efudex look like?
What does it look like? Since most Efudex users experience redness and irritation, I will start there. Erosion, for me, means that the entire area I am treating is bright red but contains much darker spots where the actinic keratoses are most concentrated. These darker spots tend to pucker and may even begin to scab.Sep 1, 2020
How long do you leave Efudex on?
How long to apply Efudix. Continue using Efudix for as long as your doctor has told you to. Continue treatment up until the ulceration stage, usually 3 to 4 weeks. The healing process is usually complete 1 to 2 months after the end of treatment.
How do you know when Efudex has worked?
During treatment, the areas of your skin that have AKs and/or Bowen's disease will probably look and feel irritated. This is typical and should not cause you any concern. The redness, crusting, and peeling you see are signs that EFUDIX® is working to eliminate the abnormal cells.
Can I stop Efudex after 2 weeks?
After 2-4 weeks your skin will be red, crusty, and uncomfortable; this is what we want to happen. In some cases, such as for lesions on the backs of the hands, the body, or for basal cell carcinoma, it might take longer to get to this stage (4-6 weeks). The cream can then be stopped, to allow healing.
What is a good moisturizer to use during Efudex treatment?
The day after your last Efudex application, begin moisturizing all treated areas with either Vaseline or Aquaphor Healing Ointment (over the counter). Apply frequently every day to keep skin soft.
How painful is Efudex?
“Efudex works great but is very painful and itchy after about two weeks. I tried many creams to relieve the symptoms between applications of the Efudex. One cream that REALLY helped was Traumeel.