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Why Is Medication Efudex 5% Used?
Yes...I am a RN and one of my clients has Efudex 5% in his med cabinet. He has had several areas on face, scalp and a recent surgical removal of the top part of his ear with 15 stiches. Negative biopsy. He does n ot know why he has the Efudex. I will call his dermatologist tomorrow but I was curious since he is not using it now.
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Efudex cream is generally used to treat skin growths caused by exposure to sunlight(solar keratosis).It may also be used as an antineoplastic since it works by blocking the growth of certain cells.
His Dermatologist may have prescribed this cream to prevent recurrence of the growth that was removed from his ear.Just get to his Dermatologist for more clarification.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns.
Best regards
Dr Mbuomboh
Thanks for posting your query on HCN
Efudex cream is generally used to treat skin growths caused by exposure to sunlight(solar keratosis).It may also be used as an antineoplastic since it works by blocking the growth of certain cells.
His Dermatologist may have prescribed this cream to prevent recurrence of the growth that was removed from his ear.Just get to his Dermatologist for more clarification.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns.
Best regards
Dr Mbuomboh
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