Efudix

[smurfchops]

Haven't used it for a couple of years and can't remember...  do I stop using it when skin on face starts to get red and sore, or when it scabs over?  Thanks all.  Red and sore at the moment, been almost four weeks. 

[barry1010]

Have you got a new tube/pot?  I hope you're not using old cream.

It's used for different conditions so check with your GP as to when you should stop using it

[smurfchops]

Dr gave me a new tube.  I have been using for almost four weeks, not scabbed over yet so not sure whether to stop.  Dr said use for four weeks. Thanks Barry.

[barry1010]

The information leaflet states use for at least four weeks so keep going until you have spoken to the GP

[jourdain2]

I've to take OH to York hosp. on Thurs. to check on his post-skin-tumour surgery head wounds (doing well thanks) and he also has a red and angry, still exuding, new patch - so I intend to ask about it.  I may have more info then and if I do I'll post back.

[smurfchops]

Jourdain, if you mention Efudix that would be really helpful.  With my last pre cancerous mark, it scabbed over after about four weeks as far as l can remember, and it took five weeks for the scab to fall off.  All clear now but was red for a long time afterwards.  Thank you in advance!   

[jourdain2]

Hello smurfchops.   Was a bit too tired yesterday to post - a long day and very heavy traffic (half an hour to get into York Hosp car park after an hour's driving).

I did mention Efudix, but we did not see a doctor, however the staffnurse went to find one and ask for me.  OH's patch has now scabbed over by the way. Definite answer was to keep using it for the full 4 weeks. Hope this helps a bit.  🙂