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Topical Imiquimod or Fluorouracil Therapy for Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Topical Imiquimod or Fluorouracil Therapy for Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma EVIDENCE-BASED DERMATOLOGY: REVIEW Topical Imiquimod or Fluorouracil Therapy for Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma A Systematic Review W. Elliot Love, DO; Jeffrey D. Bernhard, MD, FRCP(Edin); Jeremy S. Bordeaux, MD, MPH Objectives: To conduct a systematic review to deter- for SCC in situ, and 71% for invasive SCC. Fluorouracil mine clearance rates and adverse effects of topical imi- use produced the following clearance rates: 90% for su- quimod or fluorouracil therapy in the treatment of non- perficial BCC and 27% to 85% for SCC in situ. Up to 100% melanoma skin cancers such as basal (BCC) and squamous and 97% of patients applying imiquimod and fluoroura- cell carcinoma (SCC), and to develop recommenda- cil, respectively, experienced at least 1 adverse event. Ad- tions for the use of topical imiquimod or fluorouracil to verse event intensity ranged from mild to severe; ery- treat BCC and SCC. thema, pruritus, and pain were common. Data Sources: MEDLINE, CANCERLIT, and Coch- Conclusions: Evidence supports the use of topical imi- rane databases. quimod as monotherapy for superficial BCC and topical fluorouracil as monotherapy for superficial BCC and SCC Study Selection: Prospective, retrospective, and case in situ. Based on the available evidence, the strength of http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Dermatology American Medical Association

Topical Imiquimod or Fluorouracil Therapy for Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
2168-6068
eISSN
2168-6084
DOI
10.1001/archdermatol.2009.291
pmid
20026854
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Abstract

EVIDENCE-BASED DERMATOLOGY: REVIEW Topical Imiquimod or Fluorouracil Therapy for Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma A Systematic Review W. Elliot Love, DO; Jeffrey D. Bernhard, MD, FRCP(Edin); Jeremy S. Bordeaux, MD, MPH Objectives: To conduct a systematic review to deter- for SCC in situ, and 71% for invasive SCC. Fluorouracil mine clearance rates and adverse effects of topical imi- use produced the following clearance rates: 90% for su- quimod or fluorouracil therapy in the treatment of non- perficial BCC and 27% to 85% for SCC in situ. Up to 100% melanoma skin cancers such as basal (BCC) and squamous and 97% of patients applying imiquimod and fluoroura- cell carcinoma (SCC), and to develop recommenda- cil, respectively, experienced at least 1 adverse event. Ad- tions for the use of topical imiquimod or fluorouracil to verse event intensity ranged from mild to severe; ery- treat BCC and SCC. thema, pruritus, and pain were common. Data Sources: MEDLINE, CANCERLIT, and Coch- Conclusions: Evidence supports the use of topical imi- rane databases. quimod as monotherapy for superficial BCC and topical fluorouracil as monotherapy for superficial BCC and SCC Study Selection: Prospective, retrospective, and case in situ. Based on the available evidence, the strength of

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JAMA DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Dec 1, 2009

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