Time lapse photos of Efudex treatment over two weeks

1. MIDLIFE TUNE-UP FOR
YOUR FACE
How 50 mg of Ointment Transformed me into a Troll

2. My Testimonial for Efudex
 If you have sun damaged  Some people use
skin, the best solution is Efudex for
an Efudex chemical peel. cosmetic purposes
 Efudex targets the cells only, which
that are dividing faster requires a level of
than others. It is like a vanity and
sharpshooter for sun- masochism far
damaged skin. beyond the powers

3. The Bare Essentials of Efudex:1
 You should have stayed out of the
sun or used sunscreen (or
both), but it's too late to cry about
it now.
 Face it, you have no choice. Just
tough it out and apply the Efudex
and you will get better.

4. The Bare Essentials of Efudex
Treatment 2
 The ugly red skin and the pain is only
temporary. Don't worry about how bad you will
look in the short term. You are beating skin
cancer and that's what is important.
 After you stop applying Efudex, you will
actually look worse for a week or so before you
start getting better. After that, you will improve
rapidly.
 The worst part of the treatment is the reaction
of other people when they see your face.

5. The Bare Essentials of Efudex
Treatment 3
 Look at the calendar, not at the mirror. You will be
back to normal and cancer free in about 8 weeks.
 Treatment with Efudex is better than the
alternative, getting skin cancer.
 Finally, the sun is not your friend. Enjoy the
outdoors, but be sensible. Cover up and always
use sunscreen.
 Only courage, my child! (Beyond the initial
devastation, there is HOPE in my Efudex AFTER
pictures.)

6. The Evil Ointment
My dermatologist removed a couple of moles and
biopsied them; negative. Then he advised me to do
a chemical peel on my face. I took the prescription
to Walgreen--$240. Gulp.
I went online and gave the prescription to a
Canadian pharmacy. Five tubes came from India
for $40.
I quavered six months through two
girlfriends, before finally administering the fatal
cure, in June-July in the wilting heat of summer.

7. The Half-Way Solution
This patient lacks my depth of
character and courage.
He has treated only his
forehead. Without a doubt his
cheeks and nose are equally
damaged.
He will have to repeat the
treatment one day, poor soul.

8. Time Lapse Horror Show
June 29
Day 4
The first few days I noticed
little to no change.
Unfortunately I did not think
to take a "Before" picture.

9. Time Lapse Horror Show
June 30
Day 5
I am in considerable discomfort
by now, having given up my sleep
machine as a lost cause. The
itching and the blowing air kept
me awake for hours the final day I

10. Time Lapse Horror Show
070211 918pm
Day 7
For days, now, applying the Efudex has
been a torture layered atop the shaving
agony.
I grit my teeth and dissociate. Then do
it again at night.

11. Time Lapse Horror Show
070311
Day 8
You are probably curious
and a bit apprehensive
about the Efudex
treatment plan. I was too.

12. Time Lapse Horror Show
070411 655 am
Day 9
Efudex makes your skin very sensitive to sun
exposure. Fool that I am, I delayed to dead-
center summer.
After completing the treatment, the skin is
totally vulnerable to sun, and sun block is
mandatory for ever after. Unless you want to
Efudex again in your lifetime.

13. Time Lapse Horror Show
070511 607 am
Day 10
I look like I’ve been microwaved. The itching is
horrid. Non-prescription hydrocortisone cream
gave minor relief.
Shaving was a fifteen-minute process. The razor
did a fine job of exfoliating, I must admit. It’s
much easier to apply the Efudex to a shaved face
than to bristles.

14. Time Lapse Horror Show
070811 551 am
Day 13
My face is now blistered and the eyes ooze. The
brown specks are the worst of the sun damage.
I see the pain in the eyes of people who look on
me.
I take a nap every afternoon, and sleep nine hours
every night, yet I’m still toast by 7:00 p.m.

15. Time Lapse Horror Show
070911 550 am
Day14
I have made it through two weeks! Many
call it off after seven days and groan to
their doctor the pain is unendurable.
This is a severe way to demonstrate your
moxie. I think I’ll become a SEAL.

16. Time Lapse Horror Show
071211 559 am
Day 17
A doctor’s dissenting point of view on Efudex:
“I hate Efudex. Patients look like they're
napalmed, hurt like crazy and call me on the
phone too much. In a year or two they need it
again. I wouldn't use it myself if I had lots of
AKs.”
I do look napalmed. But I’m done with blistering

17. Time Lapse Horror Show
0717211 140 pm
Day 22
Coming along nicely. Sleep has at last
returned:
Sleep that knits up the ravel'd sleeve of
care,
The death of each day's life, sore labour's
bath,

18. Time Lapse Horror Show
071811 232 pm
Day 23
Still ruddy, but the pain is long gone!
The skin will lose its lingering rosy hue
in two months, I’m told.
People think I have Rosacea. Not as
bad as Efudex-acea! I’ll take it.

19. Time Lapse Horror Show
071911 844 am
Day 24
Today marks 24 days since I began my Efudex
treatment, 10 days since I stopped applying Efudex
and my skin began healing.
After forty years of living like an Oklahoma
Roustabout, I now apply Mary Kay serums and
moisturizers morning and night, compliments of my
girlfriend.
That said, she has caused me great anguish during

20. Time Lapse Horror Show
072311 120 pm
Day 28
Looking back at the pictures from several weeks
ago it's all like a rude memory, of ten miles of bad
road. A heck of a price to pay for improving my
infrastructure.
I wouldn’t do it again. But I will recommend it for
you.
I cannot believe how ghastly I looked during the

21. Question and Answer
How should I care for my skin after using
Efudex?
How do you relieve the itching?
Do I have to go the full two weeks to get results?
What are other side effects besides itching and
pain?
Can you point me to an inexpensive online

22. USE SUNSCREEN
YOU DO NOT
WANT TO GO
THROUGH
THIS
TORTURE!