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Reviewer: Teresa G., 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I recently had much success using the carac treatment on my entire forehead and nose. I did not have any pain, just felt like a bad sunburn and the irration lasted just two weeks. The benefits have been huge. My face feels so soft now. And its a good feeling to know that many pre-cancer spots are gone. I would recommend to anyone.
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Reviewer: Lynn, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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My Doctor instructed me to use Carac for 2 weeks on my chest, mainly for the pre-cancerous areas. I lasted 5 days on it before I was ready to throw it in the trash. My chest is covered in pre cancerous lesions, so the cream definitely works, I just can't take the pain, burning, itching, swelling....it's driving me absolutely nuts....too much for me to handle, I don't know how anyone
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Reviewer: Rob, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I use Carac for my skin cancers and it works very well. It does cause discomfort and skin rashes but these go away after a period of time.
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Reviewer: JoD, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This is a follow-up to my review of 4/21/14. My 2-week follow-up appt with my dermotologist went well. She was pleased with the results she observed on my face and said not to continue the treatment. She emphasized that the treatment would not prevent other actinic keratosis to develop so be sure to use sunscreen. I have another appt with her in 2 months. When I asked why the original spot didn
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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It Is better then getting my face cut
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