solar keratosis

Hi,
I have had alopecia for over 40 years now (diagnosed at the age of 5) and looks like all those years without sunscreen, not really covering up has taken its toll. I have been recently diagnosed with AK (Actinic/solar kerotosis), essentially pre cancerous skin marks on my scalp. Fortunately the prognosis is good, but the treatmentn is a little bit scary depending upon what websites you visit. The treatment is to apply EFFUDEX (5-FLUORO URACIL). cream for several weeks. Essentially the keratosis which at present are hard to really make out on my scalp turn red, scaly, sometimes weep and eventually crust over and drop off !!!!!!!!

Starting this weekend to put the cream on, may be in afew weeks may have to cover up my head with a bandana, we''ll see.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with AK or using effedux cream ?

al the best to people out there

Fraz

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Comment by Dominique on January 15, 2009 at 2:17am
Hi Fraz,

I have not had this experience, but I have had a sun burnt scalp a few times and man does it hurt - let alone the treatment you are undertaking. A good heads up and reminder to all of us who don't cover up for personal reasons - to cover up for protection!!!

Good luck with the treatment, and I hope it works out.

Cheers,

-Dominique

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