aldara for basal cell

Hi, Aldara is iquimod and has been approved by FDA for use in superficial basal cell carcinoma and external genital warts only. Not recommended for use in case of hemorrhoids. Let us know if you need any other information. Regards.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin occurs roughly one-quarter as often as basal cell carcinoma. Light-colored skin and a history of sun exposure are even more important in predisposing to this kind of cancer than to basal cell carcinoma. Men are affected more often than women As with basal cell carcinoma, doctors usually perform a biopsy to make a proper diagnosis. This involves taking a sample by injecting local anesthesia and punching out a small piece of skin using a circular punch blade.

Depending on how deep these are and what kind of basal cell they are (there are many kinds). I am doing some research and now looking at radiation therapy vs. mohs. My daughter has an infiltrative/nodular basal cell on her nostril and has been told by several drs. she will need reconstructive surgery which may or may not involve a graft, it may just be a "flap", but either one is invasive and radiation may be an option.

Hello, Infilterative basal cell carcinoma is the most aggressive of basal cell carcinoma but they are radiosensitive. It can be used for advanced and extended lesions and in patients for whom surgery is not suitable (e. g, because of allergy to anesthetics, current anticoagulant therapy, a tendency to form keloids or facial tumors). For cosmetic results, radiotherapy is better but this depdns on the staging of the malignancy and biopsy cell reports.

m 32 and have had my fair share of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. I think the cream you are referring to is Imiquimod/Aldara? It is essentially a topical chemo. Generally if it scabs it means it's working. Unfortunately I haven't had great success with it and have had to have the cancer surgically removed. Not sure where you live, but I have fantastic Doctor recommendations in NYC. Let me know if you want more info.

Aldara is used for several skin conditions. Your doctor will tell you where to apply Aldara cream, and how often and for how long to apply it for your condition. Aldara should be applied just before bedtime and left on the skin for 6-10 hours. If your skin condition reappears you need to talk to your doctor.

I've recently had colposcopy biopsies. The Lab reports came back high grade squamous cells, Vain III. I really dont understand it, but evidently the bad cells are thru 3 layers of the vaginal wall. My dr prescribed Aldara vaginally, twice a week for 12 weeks. I've had my 4th treatment, and I'm not having fun. Within 24 hours after teatment I am crying in pain, muscle aches, joint pain, my skin over my whole body hurts. I also have vaginal itching, burning, but its not that bad.

There is no great rush for basal cell or squamous cell like there is with melanoma. To me this looks like a common reaction to sun exposure in someone with Irish or Scottish heritage particularly. If it cracks, bleeds, or has a change in surface texture, then I might suspect basal cell or squamous cell. With such fair skin, if you avoid sun exposure for a year, this will not leave much of a scar probably if you have it snipped off.

s looking for something to apply that will work like the aldara, but without hte high cost (esp. considering the treatment only slightly improved his condition). Any known aldara substitutes out there?

I recently had surgery to remove a Basal Cell Carcinoma. My problem is, I think they over did the surgery if you know what I mean. Could somebody please let me know if they agree with me? Thanks!

Hello, This spot on nose can be a fibrous papule of the nose but given the history of basal cell ancer, it is best to get the spot biopsied to rule out any basal cell cancer. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

can basal cell carcenoma be life threatening? My daughter has a basal cell carcenoma on her nose and the mohs surgeon said that if he has to go in more than once, she'll need a "flap" or skin graft from her ear. I understand that if the basal cell is on the head, it could eventually grow deep and reach the brain (that's what I was told when I had mine removed from my head) therefore, I had the surgery.

Hello and welcome to MedHelp and our forums. We appreciate your question and wish the best for you during your upcoming surgery. We're glad you proactively sought help and are being cared for by a doctor who will be performing the Mohs Surgery. What type of skin cancer do you have? A surgical margin is the entire area to the edge of the tissue being removed. It will run wide (what you see on the skin) and deep (how many layers down).

Microscopic description Sections show an infiltrating neoplasm composed of single separate varying sized rounded glands ,occupying approximately 5% of the biopsy. Immunostains demonstrate the neoplastic glands showing the absence of basal cell layer.Internal control reveals strong staining of basal cell layer in benign prostatic acini. Sections show slightly hyperplastic glands lined by tall columnar cells with no significant nuclear atypia.

Not much has been known about this tumor but it is thought to be a type of basal cell carcinoma. I suggest you to get a second opinion regarding the diagnosis from a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

Basal cell carcinoma is one of the slow spreading and a non melanoma cancer of the face. It starts in the top layer of the skin called the epidermis. It grows slowly and is painless. A new skin growth that bleeds easily or does not heal well may suggest basal cell carcinoma. Don’t worry and get the biopsy done from a dermatologist. Hopefully if it is a basal cell carcinoma, it should not have spread much, but exact staging can only be done after biopsy.

I'm 22 year old female. I was taking spironolactone for cystic acne. Last April I quit it and my birth control so my husband and I could have a baby (my second.) My skin immediately started to get bad again, which I expected. However, my chest would develop weird little bumps that would eventually go away. But I'm a habitual picker, so I'd sometimes pick at them. Some of the bumps left what I assumed were scars, but from googling I'm unable to find scars that appear like mine do.

That is an unlikely location for basal cell cancer, but in any case, it can certainly wait for evaluation. Basal cell cancer doesn't tend to advance rapidly and it is EXTREMELY rare for it to metastasize.

Hello, Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common cancer of the skin (after basal cell carcinoma but more common than melanoma). It usually occurs in areas exposed to the sun, and can generally be treated by excision only. Sunlight exposure and immunosuppression are risk factors for SCC of the skin. The risk of metastasis( that is its ability to spread to other parts of the body) is larger than with basal cell carcinoma.Therfore it can be invasive. ref:http://en.wikipedia.

you can have basal cell and squamous cell at the same time.

I have basal cell carcinoma that is infiltrated and has been on my nose for three-plus years now I am scheduled for Mohs surgery on May 9th and reconstructive plastic surgery on the 10th.

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