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1. Imiquimod offers alternative for select superficial BCCs: cure rates, however, are not comparable to such simple destructive techniques as electrodesiccation and curettage

Author

Mechcatie, Elizabeth

Subjects
Imiquimod -- Usage, Imiquimod -- Evaluation, Basal cell carcinoma -- Drug therapy, Health, Health care industry
Abstract

Despite lower cure rates than surgery and a 6-week course of therapy, imiquimod for superficial basal cell carcinoma can provide an effective, safe alternative to surgery--and that may appeal to [...]

Published
2004

2. FDA okays imiquimod for use against superficial BCCs

Author

Rudd, Terry

Subjects
Government regulation, Imiquimod -- Usage, Imiquimod -- Laws, regulations and rules, Dermatologic agents -- Usage, Dermatologic agents -- Laws, regulations and rules, Drug approval -- Laws, regulations and rules, Basal cell carcinoma -- Drug therapy
Abstract

The age-old curette has a new nonsurgical rival in the battle against superficial basal cell carcinoma. The Food and Drug Administration last month expanded imiquimod's approved indications to include the [...]

Published
2004

3. Pre-Mohs imiquimod treatment recommended: be wary, however, of using this approach with any type of sclerosing basal cell carcinoma

Author

Kirn, Timothy F.

Subjects
Physicians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Basal cell carcinoma -- Drug therapy, Basal cell carcinoma -- Research, Imiquimod -- Usage, Health, Health care industry
Abstract

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. -- Imiquimod used to treat basal cell carcinoma before Mohs surgery can shrink the tumor and significantly reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be removed, according [...]

Published
2004

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