Selective inflammatory effect of systemic fluorouracil in actinic keratosis.
A selective inflammatory reaction involving actinic keratosis may occur in patients receiving systemic 5-fluorouracil as part of a chemotherapeutic protocol. This may be effectively treated with topical 5-fluorouracil.
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Department of Dermatology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000964:Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009824:Ointments
D000964:Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; D009824:Ointments; D005472:Fluorouracil