@lindagi Many people have a variety of responses to using this treatment. It seems a lot depends on how severe or problematic the area is that is being treated. I know for me that is a good indicator of how things might turn out. If there is more for the fluorouracil to "battle" the more pronounced or length of time for the redness/scabbing. And of course, in my situation, I have sensitive skin anyways, so that can play havoc.

Those areas you described tend to get the hidden spots, being in a sun-kissed area and more prominent. Have you tried some rich Vitamin E cream [just a bit] to help heal everything up, now? Have you checked with your doctor for follow-up?
Ginger

@lindagi Great job getting to this point! The healing after you stop the cream is so uncomfortable and can take a few weeks, but you will be ok. You may have redness for 6 months. I have done this treatment a lot. Now I only do the combined fluourouracil and calcipotriene (vit D) because it speeds up the process - but you get the same reaction. I find that aquaphor throughout the day is very helpful in the healing process. Gentle cool water cleans in the mornings. Gently tap dry then more aquaphor. For the itching - benadryl at night. Zyrtec or another antihistamine during the day. The hydrocortizone will hopefully help with the itching but I wouldn't put that on the scabs or open weepy spots. Hang in there!! You are almost past the peak worst part.