Thanks for replying, motherchunk.

So you are saying that Aldara does leave some kind of scarring or "white area." How did the area react during the process? I'm concerned about using this on my face—but just about anything seems preferrable to surgery.

Also, did you find a dermatologist there in Ohio to prescribe it to you? I'm worried that I won't find a cooperative dermatologist where I live, if I decide to go this route.

—Ivan

I have also used Aldara (works great and I had no scarring) and Efudex and Carac cream. The Carac cream was the last I used and you apply it all over (highly recommended for the face) ...anyway, it basically brings out any cancerous cells to the surface and kills them. Luckily my skin did not react to it at all, which meant I did not have any lurking under the skin. My dermatologist recommended this to me, as I have had 4 skin cancers removed from my face and it's definitely a better alternative to surgery. Right now I have a skin cancer on my back that I have been treating with Aldara and it works GREAT!

I wish I could say that they stop, but they haven't for me...I get a new one about every 6 months to a year. And there really is nothing we can do about it. I am 28 and had my first skin cancer at the age of 21. I go to the dermatologist every 6 months and try to be really careful with my skin too. My dermatologist told me that basically you get all of your sun damage by the age of 18....wish I knew that then. My dad has had HUNDREDS of skin cancers removed. And I was fortunate to get his fair skin, blue eyes and blonde hair. I know it's very depressing to have skin cancer...while all of my friends are tanning, I am WHITE...I hate it and still cry every time I see a new spot. I have had around 5 removed and now I have one on my back, but am waiting til my checkup in May to show it to my doc. I wish they would come out with some type of cure...I have used Efudex, Aldara and Carac cream...