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Question: 75-year-old blue-eyed male – 65+ years sun exposure – in 4 th week of Aldara 5 %… Forhead/cheeks…
Severe flaring crusting weeping began at 10-12 days…
Dermatologist suggested stopping treatment at 3+ weeks, stated "reaction has completed in your case".
– Some areas of crusting/weeping continue (not all areas)
? How to treat these crusted areas?
–? Ointment
–? Dry out
–? Peroxide
–??
Thank you
Severe flaring crusting weeping began at 10-12 days…
Dermatologist suggested stopping treatment at 3+ weeks, stated "reaction has completed in your case".
– Some areas of crusting/weeping continue (not all areas)
? How to treat these crusted areas?
–? Ointment
–? Dry out
–? Peroxide
–??
Thank you
Brief Answer:
May use a moderately potent topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone throguh your query and I have understood it.
Actinic keratosis on sun damaged skin become eroded and crust over upon topical application of Aldara Or imiquimod 5%. This is an expected reaction.
You may use either a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream Or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream twice daily for a week and this should make it fine.
Regards
May use a moderately potent topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone throguh your query and I have understood it.
Actinic keratosis on sun damaged skin become eroded and crust over upon topical application of Aldara Or imiquimod 5%. This is an expected reaction.
You may use either a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream Or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream twice daily for a week and this should make it fine.
Regards
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