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Efudex® (5% Fluorouracil Cream) for Actinic Keratosis

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WR85-2526
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English
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Dermatology Clinic, QE II

Actinic keratosis (AK) are lesions that are caused by sun exposure. Efudex® is a cream made with 5% fluorouracil that treats abnormal skin cells like AK before they become cancer (precancerous cells). This pamphlet explains how Efudex® works and how to use it, and lists signs of a possible infection.

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