Topical Treatment Strategies for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Precursor Lesions

The ability to manage non-melanoma skin cancers and pre-malignant lesions with topical pharmacologic agents is highly compelling. This article examines currently available products and discusses their emerging roles and limitations. These include fluorouracil, diclofenac sodium, imiquimod, and photodynamic therapy.

Semin Cutan Med Surg 23:174-183 © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The ability to manage non-melanoma skin cancers and pre-malignant lesions with topical pharmacologic agents is highly compelling.

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