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Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma

Superficial basal cell carcinoma is a form of skin cancer that affects the upper layers of the skin. It may look like a scaly, red or pink patch and can occur more than once over time.

Efudex

Fluorouracil

5%

Fluorouracil cream for actinic keratosis and some skin cancers. It destroys precancerous and cancerous cells by blocking their rapid division.

From$36.40/ tubeView

Aldara Cream

Imiquimod

5% 250mg

Imiquimod cream for actinic keratosis and genital warts. It works by triggering the body's own immune response against the affected cells.

From$12.00/ sachetView

Key points

  • Basal cell carcinoma begins in cells found in the lower part of the outer skin layer.
  • The superficial form tends to spread across the skin surface rather than deeply into it.
  • Sun exposure can contribute to the development of this type of skin cancer.

Medicines listed for superficial basal cell carcinoma

The listed products contain Fluorouracil and Imiquimod. Fluorouracil is an antimetabolite medicine, while imiquimod affects immune responses in the skin; both ingredients are represented by topical products in this catalogue.

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