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Skin cancer: Has anybody had fluorouracil treatment?

Skin Health | Last Active: Feb 14 4:55pm | Replies (45)
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@mantatee

I am on day seven of my twice daily, fourteen day treatment to forehead, nose, and ears. I have observed a few small, localized areas of redness to nose and forehead, tingling for an hour or so after application, and tightness. I am not experiencing the diffuse redness, crusting, and pain as of yet. I agree at this point. Any updates? I can tell "something" is in play for a few hours after application.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 20 11:23am

@mantatee Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!

As with most any medication, we as a group can experience a variety of responses. Sometimes it is fairly dramatic, and quick, other times it seems to not be doing anything. What my dermatologist explained to me, is the fluorouracil will tackle anything it needs to, and sometimes it has more to go after than others. That, for me, has seemed to hold true.

Good for you for the course of treatment, and keeping on with it!
Ginger

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