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Reviewer: anniebee289, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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6 week treatment om two seprate areas of my face 1.nose 2.whole face Pretty tough for a blue eyed irish blonde. 2 days left of treatment. I'v got red & purple peeling, cracked,& some bleeding. Ther skin itches & burns at the ssame time. Now it seems to be effecting my digestive system Today lots of crampning & some Diarrhea..I/m taking the day off..it's Christmas eve, but I think
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I used its older brother effudex over 10 years ago on my face and the results were deamatic with baby-like smoothness after the treatment was over.
This time I'm using it on my scalp (bald) and forehead. It seems to be much more irritating this time around and the itching is drivimg me crazy.
After my previous results I'm willing to finish the treaatment because I know the results will be worth
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Reviewer: Rob, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I use Carac for my skin cancers and it works very well. It does cause discomfort and skin rashes but these go away after a period of time.
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Reviewer: CapeCodGail, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have used this carac on my face and now my chest just above the breasts..however after the use this time I am left with my skin still red it has not gone back to normal can anyone help me???
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Reviewer: dswartz, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have had great success with this drug, however its use is not without pain and skin irriation.
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