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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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@lindasuzanne

I just finished a two week regiment of florouracil. At this point I have redness and slight burning...I have not starting using aquaphor yet, and from what I read, foundation should not be applied to cover the redness. Has anyone in this group used any foundation to cover the redness?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 11, 2023

@lindasuzanne Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Using florouracil seems to differ for many people. For me, my system reacts really well to it, meaning my skin gets very inflamed looking and irritated. My dermatologist has to remind me that means it is working ;)) I use a mild moisturizer after the first week, to minimize my discomfort. As for foundation, I use a powder, not liquid, most of the time, right over the moisturizer.

Here is what WebMD has to say about using this medication: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-16269/fluorouracil-topical/details

As you will read many differing opinions, it is best to check with your own doctor, who knows your skin best.
Ginger

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