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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6/30/08 2:34pm
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
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Using Carac Cream for Ak's
Hope this helps and all the best, sue
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