Posts Tagged ‘5-FU’
Topical Treatment for Actinic Keratoses and Skin Cancer
Diffuse actinic sun damage can present a challenge for both patients and providers. First line treatment options include topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) cream or photodynamic therapy (PDT). Topical 5-FU cream is applied to the affected area for 2-3 weeks creating inflammation, redness, and crusting as the body eliminates the actinic damage. Alternatively, topical levulan is applied…
Read MoreA Simple Cream for Cancer with Not Always Simple Consequences
Some patients find themselves with a large number of skin cancers and pre-cancerous lesions. While surgical excision is recommended for certain types of skin cancer, pre-cancers and superficial skin cancers can often be treated in other ways. These non-surgical options are often ideal for patients with many lesions who want to limit the number of…
Read MoreTopical Skin Cancer Treatments
The treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) includes many options depending on the type of pathology, a few of which are: Mohs surgery, electrodessication and curettage, Imiquimod, Efedux, etc. Topical treatments have become increasingly popular due to their non-invasive nature and good aesthetic outcomes. Standard topical treatments for superficial BCCs used in the United States…
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