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06/05/08

Rose L

Category:actinic keratoses

Carac Top

Just been diagnosed as having actinic keratoses and dr. suggests topical chemotherapy (carac top) - after reading all the side effects it sounds very scary. Don't know if I want to go that route - any suggestions?

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Monday, June 30, 2008

Sue

Hello and thanks for your question. sorry in the delay of response. But you may be interested in reading from our expert on:

Efudex, Aldara and Other Skin Cancer Topical Chemo Creams

Another member posted this information.

Using Carac Cream for Ak's

Hope this helps and all the best, sue

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