Basal cell carcinoma secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D., Maneesha Nandimandalam, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Overview
A skin biopsy and chemotherapeutic agents such as 5-Fluorouracil or Imiquimod may prevent the further development of basal cell carcinoma.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Secondary Prevention
Basal Cell Carcinoma Secondary Prevention
- Skin biopsy
- Chemotherapeutic agents such as 5-Fluorouracil or Imiquimod[1][2]
- It is usually recommended to individuals with extensive sun damage, history of multiple skin cancers, or precancerous growths
- It is often repeated every 2 to 3 years
References
References
- ↑ Linos E, Katz KA, Colditz GA (October 2016). “Skin Cancer-The Importance of Prevention”. JAMA Intern Med. 176 (10): 1435–1436. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.5008. PMC 5489348. PMID 27459394.
- ↑ Koh, Howard K.; Geller, Alan C. (2004). “Skin cancer prevention comes of age”. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 27 (5): 484–485. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2004.08.011. ISSN 0749-3797.
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