Efudix treatment - pussy yellow blisters

Hi Xsunlover and a very warm welcome to the online community

I haven't used Efudix but my husband is currently using it for a patch on his leg. It hasn't really reacted at all so I'm not sure if it's done the trick or not. He's off to see his dermatologist this week so we'll see.

If you click here it will take you to a leaflet on Efudix produced by BAD (British Association of Dermatologists) which tells you about potential side effects and what you should do if you have a reaction. It does sound like you might have had a severe reaction so getting in touch with your specialist nurse today is a good idea.

Do come back and let us know what she says.

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Hi latchbrook,

Thanks for the welcome and the reply. 

I've just heard back from the specialist nurse at the hospital, who says the yellow bumps do not mean the area's infected, that it's "just what we see with Efudix".  So I'm continuing with the treatment once a day as before - two more weeks to go.  It's funny how you get different reactions in different patches of skin - my chest is extremely red and itchy, almost with a feeling of external pressure, while the area I'm treating above my upper lip is much more muted, but burning and really dry, with no itch at all ...  It's hard to know what's "normal", with different responses within your own body!!

I hope your husband will get some joy with his dermatologist this week.  I know from experience that it can take different amounts of time for different areas to show a response to Efudix and/or Aldara, but there's nothing quite like seeing an expert for reassurance and guidance. 

Personally, I get very frustrated with my own ignorance about exactly what I'm looking at when I see potentially concerning changes to my skin - it's great there's so much information out there on the internet, and i find the dermnetz.nz site really useful, but even that doesn't always give the answers I'm looking for.  At 53, which I know is relatively young to have had several bouts of bcc already, I sometimes find it quite depressing to think of all the worry and treatments that undoubtedly lie ahead ...  But I'll keep on keeping an eye out and trying to catch things early.  Because my annual hospital check-up (due March 2020) was pushed back a couple of times to March 2021, I opted to see my nhs consultant privately some weeks ago, and am really glad I did. It did cost money I can't really afford, but the peace of mind and earlier treatment are worth it.

Hope you and your husband both stay safe and well. x

I'm glad to hear that what you're experiencing is normal Xsunlover. My husband is off to see the consultant tomorrow so it'll be interesting to see if she thinks that it's worked or not. He's being treated for a pre-cancerous skin condition called Bowen's disease.

I know what you mean about years ahead of keeping an eye on your skin. I was only a year older than you are now when I was diagnosed with melanoma. As I have lots of moles my consultant told me to take photos of the different areas of my body, eg upper right arm, lower left leg, stomach, etc and I use these photos to compare myself against when I do my monthly check. That way I can keep track of any changes.

Take care

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What a great idea about taking photos of each separate part of your body!  I had considered the possibility of paying for mole mapping, but will start with trying to keep my own record for now.  Thanks for the tip - I'm sure lots of other people will also find it really useful - so simple yet effective!

Hope your husband gets good news tomorrow.  x

Glad you found the tip useful In fact, Macmillan asked permission to use it in one of their booklets about melanoma so I guess I'm now published, lol.

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