Bowen's disease: Response to topical 5% imiquimod and cryotherapy

Authors

  • Eliz Aryal Rajouria Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital
  • A Amatya Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital
  • D Karn Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v13i1.14309

Keywords:

Benign disease, Liquid nitrogen, Cryotherapy, lmiquimod, Bowen's disease

Abstract

We present a case of persistent and progressive Bowen's disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ) in right inner thigh, skin type V in 65 years age female from Ramechap in 2014. Treatment with imiquimod 5% cream was effective when applied once a day for three consecutive days for three month followed by maintenance with cryothrerapy for further three month.

NJDVL Vol. 13, No. 1, 2015 Page: 66-69

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Author Biographies

Eliz Aryal Rajouria, Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital

Lecturer

A Amatya, Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital

Lecturer

D Karn, Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital

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Published

2016-01-12

How to Cite

Rajouria, E. A., Amatya, A., & Karn, D. (2016). Bowen’s disease: Response to topical 5% imiquimod and cryotherapy. Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology &Amp; Leprology, 13(1), 66–69. https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v13i1.14309

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Case Reports

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