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Elena

posted 01/03/2008, comments (3)

Using Efudex

I have been prescribed Efudex for multiple actinic keritosis to be used twice daily for three weeks. However I was not given directions as to how to treat my skin otherwise. I.e. should I use moisturizer, make-up, etc and I have not found this info in other WEB sites about the treatment. Also I am scheduled for removal of a basal cell... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/01/2008, comment (1)

Squamous cell in situ with excision and laser treatment

I have two skin cancers on my calves. One was a basal cell that had been there for 5 years and looked like a wart. The other was a squamous cell in situ. I have had both removed during a biopsy and then my Dr. followed up with a laser treatment. His margins were 4 mm. I am not sure whether I should have had to Mohs... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/13/2007, comment (1)

I need advice and feedback on ALDARA

Hello, My fiance has been diagnosed with 5 Malignant Basal Cell Carcinomas and one Melanoma spot. He has been told to use Aldara, but I have read so many negative side affects that the pharm topical drug has. I have read many articles as well that says it is used for pre-cancerous cells. I am confused. What is this drug best... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/02/2007, comments (4)

Efudex, skin cancer and rosacea

I had a little red spot on my face appearing to be skin cancer, which I have had and treated (with Efudex) on my arms and legs. I applied Efudex, and discovered a couple more red spots appeared next to the spot. So I smeared Efudex all over my face to see if there were more--and there were ... many more. However, I have a mild case of rosacea... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/14/2007, comments (0)

How Can I Reverse Wrinkles Caused by Smoking?

I smoked for a long time but quit a few years ago. I have some wrinkles now and I want to know if I can get rid of them?When you quit smoking, it's true that you can reverse some of the damage. Most of that reversal, however, occurs inside your body. Eight hours after your last cigarette, your body's amount of carbon monoxide (a toxin in... Read more Chevron

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