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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2021
Having just endured the ravages of a 3-week course of topical 5-Fluorouracil to treat widespread AKs on my face, I was looking for an intense moisturiser to use in the subsequent phase when the skin has become extremely tight, as if wearing a mask, inflamed, very sore and inclined to crack painfully with every facial movement. Anybody who has been through this treatment process will immediately be able to relate to what I am saying. Epaderm was recommended to me as the perfect solution to my needs by a relative of mine who had used Epaderm successfully for a number of years to treat bad Eczema. It is unscented, with no added colouring, no SLS and has a wonderful smooth consistency which makes it easy to apply to even the most sensitive skin. And the thing I appreciated about it most of all is that it caused me absolutely no discomfort, it didn't sting or burn at all, when I applied it to my face. What did happen though was that, within 24 hours, the mask-like top layer of skin that had been successfully treated by the topical 5-Fluorouracil slowy and painlessly began to become detached and flake off and 72 hours later (with very little assistance from myself!) had virtually all come away leaving pristine, pink, new skin beneath. This new skin needs extra special care and protection - not least from the sun's rays - and intense, deep moisturising, especially in the first few weeks, whilst it "matures" and again Epaderm is proving the perfect product for my needs. Be aware that Epaderm is NOT a sunscreen; you should take all necessary steps yourself to avoid the sun's rays coming into contact with your face and forever after, when outdoors, wear a sunscreen on your face of minimum Factor 30 to protect your skin and prevent further damage! As a product to soothe and protect your skin and to promote a speedy recovery phase after treatment with topical 5-Fluorouracil, I have found Epaderm the perfect solution and would highly recommend it to others in my position.
