Efudex Seems To Have Stopped Working

Hi, I've been using Efudex 5% twice a day for three weeks on one cheek due to AK and an IEC. I've had quite a mild reaction - nothing until day 7 and then some slowly reddening AKs some of which now look a bit dried out. The IEC was shave biopsied (and healed) before I started and it also went red over the last two weeks but now my whole cheek appears to be getting slightly less red and the IEC has stopped reacting altogether. Not sure if that means I should just stop now? The Dr wasn't very specific. I've used the cream before but last time (over 10 years ago) the reaction was much more severe.

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How long did your doctor tell you to use it? You should continue for the full directed treatment duration.

Efudex may cause side effects, such as skin reddening, burning, crusting, itching, and rash.

Ref: Efudex Information

How is it looking, now?

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