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BOWEN’S DISEASE

This is in skin cancer in its very earliest phase.  It is seen on the trunk and legs.  It is seen as single or multiple lesions.  It is seen as dull red slightly scaly thickened plaques the borders of which are well marked.  It may occur on the genitals as well.  It may be confused with psoriasis.  Arsenic ingestion as a tonic in childhood  can predispose to this condition . An internal cancer may all be  associated. While most doctors undertake a biopsy before treatment, a few treat without a biopsy.

Treatment

Liquid nitrogen Cryotherapy is widely used.  5 Flurouracil cream may also be used by some doctors.