Nonmelanoma skin cancer of the head and neck: nonsurgical treatment.
Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is one of the most prevalent types of cancer worldwide, with basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma being the most frequent histologic types. Surgical excision remains the mainstay of treatment, but nonsurgical treatment options may be indicated in specific cases. Nonsurgical treatment options for NMSC may be preferred as good alternatives under certain circumstances. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the nonsurgical treatment modalities for NMSCs, such as curettage and electrodesiccation, cryotherapy, radiotherapy, laser, photodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, and retinoid therapy.
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Celal Bayar University, Manisa 45010, Turkey. draylinturel@hotmail.com
Aylin Türel
AT
Ermertcan
Peter W
PW
Hellings
Cemal
C
Cingi
D000367:Age Factors; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness / Q000473:pathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*