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Use of ingenol mebutate may increase risk of skin cancer
Health Canada is currently seeking further information from the manufacturer to determine whether the benefits of ingenol mebutate as a trea
By Dhiren Mahiban
Jul 6, 20201 min read


Calcipotriol/5-FU tx for AKs may reduce future SCC development
“This finding provides the first clinical proof-of-concept that an immunotherapy directed against premalignant tumors can prevent cancer,” s
by John Evans
Mar 22, 20193 min read


Using 5-FU to treat actinic keratosis can minimize risk of squamous cell carcinoma requiring surgery
Using the generic skin cream fluorouracil 5% (5-FU) for two to four weeks may reduce the risk of a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) needing...
By Bianca Quijano
Jan 8, 20183 min read


Combination 5-FU and synthetic vitamin D found to be effective AK treatment
Washington University dermatologist Dr. Lynn Cornelius, MD, (left) conducts a skin exam with a patient. Photo by Robert J. Boston,...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Nov 23, 20162 min read
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