To me the important issue was what will the treated area be
like in 5 years? For me with effudex it was almost back to the same condition (face/head) with many pre cancer lesions and having to get the worst ones frozen during my annual check ups.
There is a newer med,Carac. Not as much work with about the same result short term and 5 years out. As a result, I elected to not do the blue light.
Ten years ago I had two spots of skin cancer on my forehead. One basil cell and one squamas. Had MOHS surgery to remove both. 100% successful....no recurrence.
My sun regimen is always wear a large brim hat, no ball caps. After every shower I use Gold Bond healing skin cream on the forehead and head (not much hair to get in the way). And I use Neutragena skin balm pre shave and after shave for my face. The long term effect of using the Gold Bond is with better results than the 5 year out results with effudex and carac.
I do continue to have an annual check up. And I do have them freeze off any lesions that warrant it.
NO SUNTAN!!!!
btk
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