We highly recommend that you see a Doctor before you commencing treatment with Curaderm. It is recommended that you have a biopsy performed to see what type of cancer you have.
If your lesion is highly pigmented there is a possibility that the cancer could be a Melanoma. If this is the case, the cancer could metastasize and spread though the body fast. The Melanoma will need to be treated by surgery to remove the cancer as soon as possible to prevent this from happening.
We do not recommend that you use Curaderm if you have a Melanoma as it may not treat it fast enough putting you at risk of death.
If familiar with your skin lesion and can identify it as a basal cell carcinoma or a squamous cell carcinoma, you should see your Doctor first for a biopsy.
If you have a metastasized Squamous Cell Carcinoma you could also require surgery, 2 – 3% of SCCs can metastasize. This type of skin cancer can effect your lymph nodes and they may be swollen indicting that the SCC has metastasized.
If you do try Curaderm BEC5 without consulting a Doctor for a biopsy, use it first only on a small lesion to see what happens. If you are concerned, please contact our team or consult a Doctor during this test but, we do suggest you see a Doctor first for a biopsy to confirm you do not have a Melanoma.
Hi. I am using curaderm BEC 5 on six spots identified on my arms as cancers the creme treats. After a little over a week the areas which were small after biopsies or cryosurgery spots tagged with nitrogen are now red raw and much larger and oozing puss. I want to mke sure I am on the right track. My dermatologist is unfamiliar with curaderm and doesn’t support me but when I see the puss reaction I feel like I am getting at the cancer in a way that he can’t. At the same time the spots are much larger as far as redness rawness and painful of course for the first 20 minutes after my 2x daily application. Not sure if I am sending this question to the right source. Can I Email Dr. Cham directly? Or get my answer here?
Dear Alex,
It would seem you have not received me email I sent yesterday. Unfortunately Dr Cham does not deal directly with clients. We are a distributor for Curaderm Global Limited and Dr Cham as no direct association with our company. Curaderm Global Limited does not deal directly with clients but we are able to seek the Curaderm Global Limited teams consult when needed.
The stinging can be an indication that the Curaderm is still destroying the cancer cells. The stinging tends to calm down as the lesion starts to heal.
If you experience discharge during treatment with Curaderm it is most likely dead cancer cells being ‘mopped up’ by phagocytes (white blood cells) and this is a normal experience during treatment that most people will experience.
It is unusual to get an infection during treatment with Curaderm, as Curaderm contains Salicylic Acid and Urea and these ingredients will help prevent any infection during treatment.
The information I sent is below: -
Dear Alex,
Your lesions can become red and quite raw, this is not unusual. The oozing is normal, please read this article: -
http://www.curadermbec5.com/is-it-normal-to-experience-discharge-or-pus-during-treatment-with-curaderm/
Only apply Curaderm to the centre of the lesion and not to any red surrounding. A thin smear of Curaderm is all that is needed and be sure to still keep it covered at all times until it is completely healed over with new skin. You will also keep applying Curaderm until it completely heals over. This will help minimise scarring and also prevent infection.
It is very important to be careful when cleaning the lesion.
http://www.curadermbec5.com/how-do-i-treat-myself-using-curaderm/
Cleaning Your Lesion
In regards to the rubbing and scrubbing, this is stated as not to be done (in the instructions above) as some people take this too far, especially during the healing phase. It is ok to lightly remove some of the white discharge that forms but, you need to be careful not to pick at it to much. The cream will still penetrate through this discharge as the flesh is soft. It is important to keep the lesion covered at all times so it does not dry out. If the lesion dries out, treatment will be harder as the skin toughens. If you rub or scrub at the lesion too much or let it dry out, you may cause scarring. The discharge and scabbing will fall off by itself if left alone and it will not extend the treatment process by long.
You do not actually need to use an antibacterial and in some cases is it best not too as it can add to skin irritation. Warm water is best in most cases. Some people use an antibacterial as they are worried by the discharge and do this for their own comfort.
Please read these articles: -
http://www.curadermbec5.com/is-there-a-risk-of-infection-during-treatment-with-curaderm-bec5/
http://www.curadermbec5.com/is-it-normal-to-experience-discharge-or-pus-during-treatment-with-curaderm/
http://www.curadermbec5.com/what-should-i-clean-my-lesion-with-before-applying-curaderm/
I am happy to answer your question on this occasion but as I am also only a distributor of Curaderm I would suggest going back to your place of purchase in future as they should supply customer support. But if you have any further questions and cannot get customer service from your place of purchase, please let me know and I will help you further.
Regards,
Brooke
admin@curadermbec5.com
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