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Actinic Keratosis

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Usedtobeblonde Sun 09-Nov-25 09:15:13

Has anyone treated any skin lesions like Actinic Keratosis with Tolak?
Mine is on my nose, quite small until I started using the prescribed cream two weeks ago.
Now the area is large, obviously the area of damage was mostly unseen but now my whole nose is so sore and very unsightly.
A friend kindly suggested that as Christmas is coming I shall be able to offer my services as Rudolph at festive shows .
I am starting to wonder if it will ever heal.
I am to use the cream for 4 weeks then leave it for 2.
Apart from the irritation it is “crusty “ and my glasses are rubbing it on the bridge of my nose making the soreness worse.
Can anyone offer me words of hope and encouragement that it will clear and heal?

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Allira Sun 28-Dec-25 16:15:35

That last message re Diclofenac gel was to fiorentina51, not you UTTB.

I can't see my whole message to check it for typos and if I press Preview then I can't see the rest of the thread!.

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Allira Sun 28-Dec-25 16:17:53

Usedtobeblonde

To all the kind people who responded with advice and kindness when I posted originally.
I should like to say thank you.
After 9 ish long weeks my nose is healed and looks good.
Only slightly pink but so smooth and good looking.

I was really upset while treatment was ongoing as the middle of my face was there for all to see, it was a mess.

If my GP had told me the full facts, to be fair she did warn, but not enough, I think I would have left it until after Christmas and possibly gone with less invasive but longer treatment.
However it is all behind me now, no I haven’t been to a pantomime this year!! I am so happy.

Good, I'm pleased.

Sorry, I only just saw this thread or else I would have responded earlier.

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