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Secondary prevention strategies for nonmelanoma skin cancer.

Authors :
LOPEZ, ADRIANA T.
CARVAJAL, RICHARD D.
GESKIN, LARISA
Source :
Dermatology Times; Jun2018, Vol. 39 Issue 6, p67-72, 3p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses the published literature about the use of chemoprevention as a secondary prevention measure for nonmelanoma skin cancer (NSC), and presents data on chemoprevention in transplant patients. Topics mentioned include the studies regarding the efficacy of chemoprevention agents such as nicotinamide and retinoids, the investigational treatment strategies including photodynamic therapy and photolyase, and the link between chronic immunosuppression and NSC.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01966197
Volume :
39
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Dermatology Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
130143129