Sorry for not posting in the last week, but as my skin was improving quickly I was out and about catching up on life :)
I'm just slightly red, no itching, peeling or burning, and very pleased with the results.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Efudex Day Twenty-Four
June 6, 2013
What a differenceis a day makes...the pictures speak for themselves. Very happy!! By the way, these photos have not been retouched, some areas look like they have been, but it's just how the camera captured the texture of my skin.
What a differenceis a day makes...the pictures speak for themselves. Very happy!! By the way, these photos have not been retouched, some areas look like they have been, but it's just how the camera captured the texture of my skin.
Efudex Day Twenty-Three
June 5, 2013
[No post for June 4, day 22]
Extremely dry and crusty skin. Most of my face feels like I smeared Elmer's glue all over and let it dry. The redness continues to recede and I'm feeling pretty good.
I am still exfoliating and loading on the Aquaphor, and I really think that is helping with the healing.
[No post for June 4, day 22]
Extremely dry and crusty skin. Most of my face feels like I smeared Elmer's glue all over and let it dry. The redness continues to recede and I'm feeling pretty good.
I am still exfoliating and loading on the Aquaphor, and I really think that is helping with the healing.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Efudex Day Twenty-One Update
June 3, 2013 - Update
I thought it was worthy of posting updated pictures post shower/exfoliation/moisturizing cream. I decided to try Cetaphil moisturizing cream instead of the Aquaphor ointment (I was tired of my hair sticking to my face all day and the greasy look).
I was a little worried about applying a moisturizer after hearing online horror stories about the burning, but Cetaphil is non-comedogenic and fragrance free and I've used for many years on my legs after shaving and it never burned...so I took a chance. Immediately, it hydrated my skin and left my skin smooth (no burn). I'm guessing if I tried the Cetaphil cream a couple of days ago it might have been a different story, so be sure you are well into the healing phase before trying it or try a little area before applying all over.
Here's me before exfoliating and moisturizing:
I thought it was worthy of posting updated pictures post shower/exfoliation/moisturizing cream. I decided to try Cetaphil moisturizing cream instead of the Aquaphor ointment (I was tired of my hair sticking to my face all day and the greasy look).
I was a little worried about applying a moisturizer after hearing online horror stories about the burning, but Cetaphil is non-comedogenic and fragrance free and I've used for many years on my legs after shaving and it never burned...so I took a chance. Immediately, it hydrated my skin and left my skin smooth (no burn). I'm guessing if I tried the Cetaphil cream a couple of days ago it might have been a different story, so be sure you are well into the healing phase before trying it or try a little area before applying all over.
Here's me before exfoliating and moisturizing:
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And me after exfoliating and moisturizing:
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Efudex Day Twenty-One
June 3, 2013What a difference a couple of days make. This morning was the first day after stopping the Efudex cream that I didn't wake up running for the Aquaphor ointment.
I am still red, but I don't think I am as red as I look in the pictures. I have a few small spots of bleeding where there is scabbing.
My skin is still pretty dry and leathery. When I smile, it feels like I'm going to crack my cheeks and chin. But most importantly, feeling very good and encouraged that the end to this treatment is just around the corner. YEAH!
Efudex Day Nineteen
June 1, 2013
Thing are definitely improving. The redness is starting to recede around my eyes, mouth and jawline.
Everything is very very dry, itchy, and still some nerve-like zaps in the areas most red.
Neck is still uncomfortable, but definitely better.
Everything is very very dry, itchy, and still some nerve-like zaps in the areas most red.
Neck is still uncomfortable, but definitely better.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Efudex Day Eighteen
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I think I'm on the mend! This morning, I exfoliated my face (very very gently with a warm wash cloth in shower) which removed all of the dry and dark scabbing. My neck is still raw and seems to become more sensitive and irritated at night, making it difficult to get some good sleep.
After exfoliating, I let my face dry about 10 minutes and then applied the Eucerin Aquaphor to my face, but not my neck. I'm trying to keep my neck dry so it starts to scab and then will hopefully become less sensitive.
I'm feeling good about the progress. Compare today's pictures with day 15 pictures, sun damage spots GONE! I hope the healing process happens quickly.
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