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Targeted Treatment for Sun-Damaged Skin and Superficial Skin Cancers

Dr. Barney Gordon at Shellharbour Skin offers Efudix cream (Fluorouracil) as an effective topical treatment for sun-damaged skin and early stages of superficial squamous cell skin cancers. This at-home treatment is a non-surgical option that targets abnormal cells while preserving healthy skin.

What is Efudix?

Efudix cream contains Fluorouracil, which targets and destroys abnormal skin cells while sparing healthy cells. It is commonly used to treat:

  • Actinic keratoses (precancerous skin lesions)
  • Superficial basal cell carcinomas
  • Intraepidermal Squamous cell carcinomas (Bowens Disease)
Efudex

How Does Efudix Work?

Patients apply Efudix cream at night before bed for 28 days. The cream causes the sun-damaged parts of the skin to become red and scaly, eventually developing sores and crusts as the defective cells are destroyed.

Treatment Timeline

  • Week 1: Mild redness
  • Weeks 2-3: Increased redness, crusting, and discomfort
  • Week 4: Peeling and blistering

Benefits of Efudix Treatment

  • Non-invasive. 
  • At-home treatment
  • Targets and destroys abnormal cells while preserving healthy skin
  • Suitable for large treatment areas

What to Expect?

The treated areas will look and feel irritated, with redness, inflammation, and crusting. These reactions are normal and indicate the treatment’s effectiveness. Dr. Gordon will provide comprehensive care instructions and follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.

Schedule a Consultation

If you think Efudex cream might be the right treatment for your skin, contact Shellharbour Skin to schedule a consultation with Dr. Barney Gordon.

Have a Question?

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