I used Efudix on my face once a day for 4 weeks as directed. I used on 3 areas of skin on my face. During the treatment period my skin reacted in line with what was expected. However towards the end of the 4 weeks some other areas of skin on my face became very red and inflamed. I am now 5 weeks since finishing treatment, the areas of treated and untreated skin on my face are very red, sore and at times throb. I am using an aquaphor cream and Vaseline and avoiding the sun. They do begin to get paler and less sore but then after a few days of improvement they flare up again and I feel I am back to square one in my recovery. Two doctors at my surgery which includes the surgery ‘skin expert’ have never known anyone have this reaction. I have been prescribed a hydrocortisone cream to help but after 2 weeks of using this I feel it has had no effect. Has anyone else had this experience. With a holiday due soon I am obviously desperate for my skin to calm down. Thanks everyone.
Hi SJCf7d1a0 and a very warm welcome to the group which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community, and although I don't have any experience with using Efudix I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and treatment 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.
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