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Efudex or Carac Cream for Removing Brown Spots?
I have tons of brown spots on my face, chest, arms and legs from living in Hawai for 35 years. I've had some laser treatment which are very effective, but expensive. Recently, a friend with the same condition used Carac cream and her brown spots disappeared. I know all about Efudex, but can it also be used for cosmetic removal of these brown spots?
Asked 37 months ago by
lynnkscully in Maui
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Efudex, carac, harmful lesions
Age spots do not usually respond to Efudex or Carac. There is a common misconception that all face spots are the same. For a nonmedical person they may look identical. However, dermatologists are experts in skin condition can differentiate harmless spots vs. harmful lesions. It is highly recommended to consult a dermatologist. In any event, you should never use someone else’s prescription creams like Carac and Efudex, which often cause blistering and scabbing, without your...
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Seek a dermatologist's opinion before self-treating
Benign brown sun spots, referred to as lentigines (plural for lentigo) and slightly raised seborrheic keratoses tend not to respond to this cream. Precancerous actinic keratoses are usually red and rough but some are slightly tan or brown and they do respond to both Carac and Efudex. It is wise for you to be examined by a dermatologist prior to you trying your friend’s cream, to make sure you don’t have any precancerous condition of which you should be advised....
