Just diagnosed with Bowen's Disease.

Hi Mistydog.  Think some people do take longer to have a reaction. Our plastic surgeon did say the better the reaction means the cream is doing its job.  We are still having major problems getting the Efudix.  12 pharmacies tried and not one has it. Hubby has left a message with the supply company to call him and our Nuffield hospital has put an order in, but not sure yet they can get it.  Apparently it is like gold dust, so take care of your precious tube x

Hi Harlyn..... Will your husbands consultant prescribe a different cream or are they all in short supply?

Will do...thanks for the reply....my small local pharmacy didn't have it in stock but put a special order through and it arrived in 24 hours......hopefully you'll source some soon!!

Hi Puckettyboo  Just in limbo at the moment as Secretary and Consultant on holiday.  Nuffield will know by tomorrow whether they can get it, if not we have to ring Consultants department and let them know. 

Shocking isn't it?    When you think that these creams prevent scc forming?

I have taken 10 days before so you could be a late starter …legs do seem to take longer to react 

I know it is very worrying. Apparenty there are others, but not as efficient.  Luckily the lesions are very small (at the moment) , so hoping we can find some soon xx

Just to keep you all updated. Hubby rang the manufacturers of Efudix this morning and they have just called him back.  Pharmacies should have supplies of Efudix cream by the end of the week.  Didnt say why there had been problems, but seems to be sorted now.  Good uck everyone with your journey, please keep in touch with progress xx

Everyone, Thank you for sharing your stories.  My family member is waiting to get his efudex because of several spots on his face and below his ear.  Just like Mistydog4 and others, the dermatologist has given no guidance.  I am wondering should he wear gloves when using efudex? Also, is he ok washing his face with liquid soap or just water.  Any suggestions is appreciated.    

Hi Oneday-pray  We have managed to get some Efudix now, it is slowly coming back into stock at pharmacies.  Our Consultant told us to apply is sparingly on a cotton bud being careful not to get it on anywhere other than the part that needs treatment.  Think you can wash as normal after.  Hubby has to apply it twice a day for 3 weeks. He starts it when we get back from holiday as didnt think it was a good idea mixing it with sun cream, to which Consultant agreed.  I will keep you posted how it goes and good luck.x