You have been diagnosed with an area of sun damaged skin. There are a number of different skin conditions caused by sun exposure, which can be treated with Efudix, including solar or actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease (insitu squamous cell carcinoma) and occasionally superficial basal cell carcinoma.
If broken skin or ulceration occurs, stop using the cream.
If you are worried about the treatment, contact the Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialists on 01709 424735 for advice.
Version: 10.0
Date of review: July 2023
Date of next review: July 2025
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