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==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 | *Skin biopsy | ||
:*The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected lesion<ref>http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html</ref>. | |||
The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected lesion<ref>http://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1481.html</ref>. | |||
[[Image:Biopsy BCC.jpg|800px]] | [[Image:Biopsy BCC.jpg|800px]] | ||
*Chemotherapeutic agents such as 5-Fluorouracil or Imiquimod | *Chemotherapeutic agents such as 5-Fluorouracil or Imiquimod | ||
:*It is usually recommended to individuals with extensive sun damage, history of multiple skin cancers, or precancerous growths | :*It is usually recommended to individuals with extensive sun damage, history of multiple skin cancers, or precancerous growths | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
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
- Skin biopsy
- The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected lesion[1].
- Chemotherapeutic agents such as 5-Fluorouracil or Imiquimod
- 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