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5-fluorouracil & calcipotriol for actinic keratosis

Skin Health | Last Active: Sep 10 10:35am | Replies (9)
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@bkouv

The Leaflet in the package says not to put it on your nose along with the Mayo Clinic drug side effects. The Dermatologist is recommending I should put it on my nose and am feeling very uncomfortable about doing it.

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bkouv | @bkouv | Sep 9 11:36am

I should also comment that I am advised to do it as a preventative treatment.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Sep 9 11:46am

@bkouv If you have never used it before, be aware that fluorouracil can produce very reactive spots. That has been my experience. When used as a preventative, I didn't really think there were any areas I had to be careful of. But lo and behold! About 7-10 days later the medication was showing there were small areas to address.

I think the fact that your nose has so much in the way of mucous membrane present might be why there are precautions. I have used it very sparingly on my nose for that reason. Does this make sense to you?
Ginger

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