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Hi ive just been diagnosed with skin cancer by dermatologist,and have been given efudux cream to apply for 4 weeks. I only had 2 spots 1 on forehead and 1 on cheeck . Ive applied cream for 2 weeks and now my face is totally covered in painful rash, i feel my face is burning and very painful, can anyone help me in how to treat this whilst using cream

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    Hi Blueband,

    It sounds as if this might be an allergic response to the Efudix.

    You should see your GP ASAP, or phone your dermatologists secretary and tell her what is happening and ask for an urgent appointment, or for the dermatologist to talk to you about it.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.
    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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