User Reviews for Efudex topical

I have used Efudex three times in six years and the results are incredible. 3-4 weeks of not such nice looking skin is worth the results.

I had an ugly growth on my left lower eyelid that had continued to get larger over the last 6-7 years. My doctor had tried freezing it off by dipping a cotton swab in liquid nitrogen but that procedure had no effect. I had used Efudex before on my face and the top of my head with good success. I asked the doctor about using it to see if it would remove the growth on my eyelid. The doctor told me it I did that I would have to be very careful and suggested that perhaps I could try using a small cotton tip to apply. I actually used the small stick portion of the cotton tip to apply and I was VERY careful. Amazingly, the ugly growth simply peeled off and is COMPETELY gone with zero damage to my eye. The doctor was both pleased and somewhat surprised at the success.Read More Read Less

I am in my 3rd week of applying this horrible cream to my arms and chest. I look like I have a horrible skin disease. Open sores, rashes, itching, burning and my skin feels like it could split open. I am unable to sleep. The thought of applying the cream even one more time makes me shudder.

Not very effective in my case of Bowen disease

My doctor said I would get small scabs after 1 week and then they would fall off. No problem. Easy. She didn't say I would have terrible pain, itchy skin (with a felling like I wanted to rip it off!), and it's day 17 and I fell horrible! I look horrible, and the scabs still haven;t formed, let alone fallen off. I didn't have any noticeable skin cancer. I was just a person who wnet in the sun as a kid and she suggested a do this as a preventative measure. I suppose if you have a skin cancer diagnosis, the terrible pain would be worth it. But, as a preventative measure...NEVER! Searching the internet, which I should have done beforehand, I see this could last 2 months!!!! Yikes! It is VERY PAINFUL! Read More Read Less

I am on 4 week, day 3. I am using on my forehead and head, mostly in balding areas. This is my 3rd go around. I used it in a small are in 1993 and in a larger area in 2004. I look hidious. My leasioins have just erupted into welts and scabs. I know the process and understand that this is good for it means I am at the end of the process. I will apply the creme until Monday and move into healing and regrowth phase.

This medication should not be given to cardiomyopathy patients. I had scaring in my heart from a flu virus that had infected my heart in '98. I had spent 10 years rebuilding my heart as much as possible. Then I took Efudex for precancerous skin cells on the face. About six days into treatment I had angina that landed me in the ICU. I stopped the Efudex and recovered, but they could find nothing unusual to give me angina. Then when my husband used it a couple years later and I unwittingly touched his treatment area three days in a row it really messed my heart up. I felt like I was dying and so weak I just laid in bed and prayed. They said it couldn't be my heart but I've had two sudden deaths since a few months apart. The latest CAT scan shows my heart is miraculously completely healed! I am wondering if this drug destroyed the scar cells in my heart and made it recover. Maybe it was for the best, but I felt like I was surely going to die the second time round. I hope someone does some research on this.Read More Read Less

Used it 2 times a day for 8 days as could not bear the pain. I experienced flu like symtoms, headache,intense burning, no sleep, swelling, excoriation to face and chest. Was not given any warning of what to expect or how to deal with all the ramifications. 3 weeks later I am albino looking with a leather like chest. My face is bright red but no longer painful. Cannot tell you how terrible this experience was and I am not a baby by any means so know what you are possibly headed into and think hard about it. Would never recommend this to anyone without trying a test patch as I reacted very seriously or so I am told by my doctor. I recommend intense consideration before doing thisRead More Read Less

Have been on treatment for arms 1 month - very little pain and working well. On face - in third week of treatment and not sure I can continue. The pain and burning is almost too much. Everyday gets worse, but don't want to stop the healing. Feels like there are millions of ants crawling and biting my skin. Have not really slept in 4 days and thats bad also. Still trying to hang in there.

I took this treatment during a recuperation for an unrelated surgical procedure, knowing I would be confined to my home. I used the medicine for facial redness due to sun exposure over the years. After 10 days, I discontinued the medication, one because my doctor advised me to but also because I could barely stand one more day of discomfort, especially around my lips. Recovery was pretty quick though, and after my skin looked fabulous. I had old friends at a reunion go on and on about how great my skin looked. They did not know I had this treatment. Read More Read Less

I'm a first time user. I have precancerous cells in my lower lip, and my doctor prescribed Fluorouracil 5% once a day (before bed). I didn't notice any change for the first 3-4 days. But, soon my lip turned became raw and painful. I didn't listen to the doctor who told me to stay out of the sun. By day 7 I had a very swollen lip, bloody sores, & lots of pain, especially on the corners of my mouth. I stopped using the topical cream for three days, and now my lower lip is scabby and bleeds. I used a thin coat of the cream yesterday night. I will visit the dermatologist in three days. The hardest part of using the cream on a lip is not accidentally swallowing it,which I haven't done to my knowledge. I use a cu tip to apply it to the lip. I also wash my hands if I get any cream on them. I am patiently waiting for this to end and the pain to stop, although I do sleep well and can for the most part, ignore the pain. Read More Read Less

had a very severe reaction and spreading of the inflamation was extensive

I have used this two previous times on my face on a small spot and had no trouble except I had to stop before three weeks because of the inflammation. This time I'm using it on my chest in a larger area and have had a big reaction, having oozing spots in less than two weeks, so stopped using as the doctor said to do so. Very red and painful. I'm now using an antibiotic cream to help with the healing. I still have some area to do but will wait until this has healed. Was very satisfied with results on my face. Don't know about the chest yet. Read More Read Less

This is my second time using this product. The first time was on my forehead where I had patches of damaged skin. The healing process was rather quick after completion of my 4th week about a year ago. I have just completed my 4th week on my hands and arms. As I continued the process, there was more sun damage than I first realized. There is a tremendous amount of redness with scabs forming over the affected areas. Don't be discouraged by the effects of the product. It works very well, and it left my forehead as smooth as a babys. Still waiting for the final results on hands and arms. But the scabs begin coming off almost immediatly after completion of the treatment. Some redness continues, but remember the affected areas were damaged and patience is required before you realize the final results. Don't give up or worry about what people see. Just explain to them what you are doing as I have done with my coworkers and friends. I just laugh and tell them that soon I'll have the skin of a teenager. And I'm 54. However I avoid the sun as much as possible where as I used to do just the opposite.Read More Read Less

was supposed to use 1x a day,for 2 weeks.on day 7 the pain and itching was so bad,I had to quit. Its 3 weeks later,and my skin has gotten less red,but dont see much improvement.Also,have had hives for the last 2 weeks..not at the areas the cream was,so dont know if its related.

I have finished my 2 weeks of efudex applications of twice a day and as everyone mentions, there is now lots of redness, soreness and swelling on my face. Has anyone used neosporin with pain reliever on your fact to help with the healing and pain once you have finished with your two weeks of applying the efudex? I would love to try that to see if it helps clear up my face quicker.

I'm on my 4th round in 11 years. Was told 1st time to use it 2x day on face as long as I could. After 15 days, I looked like I had a terrible sunburn & bleeding. 2 weeks of healing & I had baby's butt skin on my face & best shave ever. Highly recommend it.

Minimal reaction to the ointment but not as much improvement in skin as I expected.Overall a noticeable improvement in skin eruptions.

1st time using doesn't burn that bad or itch that bad minor burning when put on w/o taking shower first .i have copd & have had hodjkins lymphoma (in remission now 2 years)also have rheutamoid arthritis +osteoarthritis seems like i'm having trouble (at times ) with shortness of breath don't know if this is copd or the efudex have to contact doctor