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Is the terconazole cream absorb in your vagina or is it suppose to all come out?

I'm not so sure if the cream is suppose to leak out or not because mine only leaked after I put the cream in. So is suppose to leak or is it okay to absorb in your vagina?

Efudex - How long do you apply Efudix 5% cream?

I have used Efudix before for actinic keratosis but can't remember at what stage you stop using it. I don't want to carry on for more time than needed. The lesion is returning in the same place(nose) as before ( two years ago.)

Fluorouracil - After 2 hours it says you can use moisturizer. Should I wash my face first?

Or do you leave the cream on and apply the moisturizer over it?

How long should a 40 g tube of Efudex last when put on twice a day for 3 weeks?

Want to make sure I am not applying to much cream at one time?

Silvadene Cream 1% - Is Silvadene for prescription or OTC?

I burned 2 fingers a little and although I kept them under ice cold water one became a blister and now all red and it burns and hurts. Been using Bacitracin gel for a week but doesn't seem to work. My dermatologist's assistant told me to buy the OTC Silvadene. Is it an OTC? Or is needed a... read more

Vaginal Yeast Infection - I'm on my second day of Monistat 7, I was prescribed antibiotics for a UTI

... and didn't think about the itching was occuring so I let it go on for a couple days and now taking monistat 7. I just used it about 30 minutes ago, the whole deal, the wipe, the cream, and the anti itch but the itch hasn't gone away yet. I have to sleep for work tonight but can't... read more

How to get rid of an anal yeast infection?

I have tried three doses of Diflucan and Monistat cream. It's gotten better, no more itching for the most part but still have blister/sores.

Monistat 7 - Is the ovule cream suppose to dissolve and come back down ?

I used Monistat 1 and I went to use the bathroom. It's like all the ovule cream came down into my underwear. I'm not sure if that's supposed to happen. Worrying that it may not work or I didn't push it up far enough .

Anti-fungal Creams: OTC vs prescription?

I had a fungal infection (ringworm) on the back of my hands and began using OTC 1% clotrimazole for 1 month. That didn't work and my doctor prescribed me 2% ketoconazole. Within 1 week, the infection subsided dramatically. Why is ketoconazole prescribed? Is it a stronger anti-fungal cream?... read more

Estrace Vaginal Cream - How soon can I see results? I've been using Premarin, every night for two...

... weeks and now twice a week, the burning is as bad as ever, when can I expect to see results. The burning is making me sick

Is "triamcinolone acetone cream, 0.1%" a stronger steroid than "hydrocortisone 1% cream" and can it?

Is "triamcinolone acetone cream, 0.1%" a stronger steroid than "hydrocortisone 1% cream" and can it be used to treat protruding or prolapsed hemorrhoids even though "triamcinolone" was not intended to be used as a hemorrhoidal treatment? In particular would... read more

Can I use numbing cream if I am allergic to ibuprofen?

I have a very low pain tolerance and would like to try out numbing cream for waxing and tattoos. I've been looking at different numbing creams and the active ingredient seems to be lidocaine at around 4%. I'm not at all educated in this area and don't know if lidocaine could give me... read more

I started using fluorouracil 7 days ago on my lips. Very swollen & sore. Any suggestions?

I had some lesions burned off & now using the cream. I have read it should not go directly on the lips. My dovtor didn’t explain that. Getting pretty sore.

I just purchased the fluorouracil cream for my legs and arms as I have very bad sun damage?

Long story short the dermatologist said I was about the worst he has seen. I have awful bumps and ugly markings all over my arms and legs. He cut out 3 areas and will biopsy them. He froze very large portions on both my thighs, both arms and left ankle and 2 spots on my face. I will wait 4 weeks... read more

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