Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sunday, December 14, 2008 ellis asks

Q: I have red spots on my face after treatment for keratosis.Treatment was with fluorouracil 5%.

Was told to us the cream everyday for 3-4 weeks.The places on my face got all red,sore,scabbing,crusting,and peeled.My question is there any treatment or cream I can use to rid my face of the red spots.

 

   thank you

         Ellis

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12/15/08 10:42pm

You might talk to your dermatologist about any laser treatments that might help but I assume you will first be told to give it some additional healing time.  You can also ask if make-up application is OK and if so you can probably camoflage the areas with Dermablend brand cosmetics.

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