Hi all, new here and diagnosed with BCC on face yesterday. Consultant is recommending Aldara cream for 6 weeks. Has an anyone had this treatment on their face. Also worried about how to explain to children as won’t be able to hide it.
Hi Mara and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll both find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I don't have any experience with using Aldara on my face, although my husband used it on his leg for a BCC a couple of years ago.
Responding to you will 'bump' your post back to the top of the discussion list where it'll be easier for the other group members to spot.
There have been quite a few threads over the years about using Aldara and, if you click here, you can take a look at them.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and treatment so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
Let us know how you get on
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