User Reviews for Efudex topical

I was to apply Efudex twice per day for 14 days. Stinging, itching and burning were unbearable. My doctor would not treat the pain but had me stop after 12 days. Ice packs helped a little but vasoline felt like acid. My family MD finally prescribed pain meds and after 24 hours I felt better. I have not seen pain meds mentioned on any site. I essentially had second degree burns over my entire face. Am I super sensitive or have others had the same problems?

I started using 2X/day and only got to day 6 with pain and swelling on my chest. I wasn't informed of the discomfort I would have. I didn't know if I was having an allergic reaction or if this was what it was supposed to do. Went to Dr. to find out it was working as it should. Dr. said I could discontinue because of the pain and try it later on in smaller doses (amt. of days continually using). I'm not getting any sleep and it's very painful.

Did not wash hands every time, had some jock itch and you would not believe what is going on down there. pain and more, i now half to seek medical help.

I cannot properly rate the effectiveness or satisfaction of Efudex. This is my second day of applying it on my lips. I see no effect or other irrratation on my lips at this time. I have been advised by my dermatologist to use it only for one week.

This is my second time using, primarily on my face. Efudex is easy to use but the pain both times has been intense, especially this second time. Itching and burning especially on the bridge of my nose and to a lesser extent at the corners. Nothing seems to lessen this pain for me except knowing it won't last forever.

I grew up in the 50's & 60's in So CA. when slathering Johnsons Baby Oil all over you was the thing to use when sunbathing. You weren't in if you didn't go back to school TAN!!! Of course now I'm seeing the results of those stupid decisions but who knew?? Now at this point in my lfe I am being treated for actinic keratosis. I'm just beginning my third week of treatment. I've noticed my lower lip swelling and peeling even though I'm not treating it. It must be seeping onto it. I've noticed some "not feeeling 100%" and also some depression with it. I'm tired of explaining to people what it is. I look and feel awful. It seems to be getting worse as the weeks go on. The burning is getting to me. I'll try the warm towels and letting it dry really good before appying. See if that works... Read More Read Less

This is my 2nd stint with Efudex. And my 1st time on my face, temples and cheek areas. High inflamation, itching and sensitivity-relieved only by warm towel applications and followed by thin film of petroleum jelly. Difficulty having sound sleep. Currently in 3rd week of application.

Applied 2x day for 4 weeks to left arm, then took 2 weeks off before using 2x day on right arm. I was to supposed to also use on back (next), but will wait until winter to do that. First week--thought this was no big deal; then it started showing. Tightness started hurting that week. Third week was more painful and 4th week was bad enough my Dr. said I'd had a "good" (thorough) reaction and let me quit a few days early. Took two weeks of healing to get my nerve up for next arm. Looked less intense than my driving arm, but seemed to hurt more and heal more slowly. Wasn't as solid but seemed to be deeper. First arm is looking really good, and despite the pain I'd certainly do it over--not nearly as messy as the nitrogen burning and the end result is worth the pain. Dr. gave me some steroid cream to use at the end of the second arm and that really helped. It really does affect only the bad cells, because I was very thorough and the underside of my arms had almost no bad cells, but upper arms by shoulder were almost solid (and I was not avid "sun worshipper"). This has made me a walking advertisement for sunscreen. Read More Read Less

It's hard to know when you are too close to your eyes. I have red burning skin around my eyes and in the creases beside my nose. How do you know if it's doing the right thing, or if it's an alergic reacion? It hurts!

One strange effect: I applied efudex to my forehead where I had several scaly skin growths. None of them responded but an untreated area on the back of my ear-lobe responded strongly. Furthermore, sinc the treatment I have become aware of a growth on my Thyroid. Is this a psooible side effect?

had to put on upper chest for four weeks twice a day. After three weeks took week off and then finished with another week. My skin hurt, burned and itched. It was awful. When I had tshirts on the seeping of the skin and blood soaked through. It was awful and very painful. I have no idea how people who have to put it on their faces can stand ot/

This was an intravaginal application for HPV induced lesion. This was a once a week, 10 week series. So far so good. I will find out this month if the lesion is gone. Over all, not difficult. First week was rough.Burning and irritation .Protect outside important.

Have not used long enough to form opinion.

I'm on my 3rd X facial use of this over the past 8 years. Now I only have to use it on areas that show possible pre-cancerous condition. It does get painful, but well worth working through the pain. Better than getting cut for removal and scarring

This is my second 3-week stint on Efudex, first time was about 10 years ago. Using it on face and chest area. As expected, it caused inflammation and weeping of the cancerous areas, but after about 2 weeks post-treatment, fresh skin emerged with no scarring or discoloration. Hopefully my derm will give me the all-clear; appt is next week.

A bit uncomfortable during the end weeks of usage. You will get a few stares from people who do not know you. I recommend that you use only duing the winter and late fall months. Heat makes the condition a lot more uncomfortable. The healing process is a bit slow, but the end result is well worth it. At 48 completing the process will help off set many further complications down the line. Good luck and keep your spirts up.

DIZZY AND UPSET STOMACK GETTING SINK

Have finished the treatment. Some redness present after one week following last application. Used 2x/day for 3 weeks. Very little discomfort.