Open AccessBowen's disease: Response to topical 5% imiquimod and cryotherapy
Author(s) -
E A Rajouria,
A Amatya,
D Karn
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
nepal journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2091-167X
pISSN - 2091-0231
DOI - 10.3126/njdvl.v13i1.14309
Subject(s) - imiquimod , cryotherapy , medicine , bowen's disease , dermatology , basal cell , thigh , skin type , surgery
We present a case of persistent and progressive Bowen's disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ) in right inner thigh, skin type V in 65 years age female from Ramechap in 2014. Treatment with imiquimod 5% cream was effective when applied once a day for three consecutive days for three month followed by maintenance with cryothrerapy for further three month.NJDVL Vol. 13, No. 1, 2015 Page: 66-69