Imiquimod 5% Cream for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses

Skin Therapy Letter-Family Practice Edition

关键词: actinic keratosis;    squamous cell carcinoma;    immune response modifier;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Skin Therapy Letter-Family Practice Edition

【 摘 要 】

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are premalignant inflammatory skin lesions with the potential to transform into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). There are several treatment options available for patients presenting with multiple AKs. Imiquimod is believed to stimulate and enhance host immune responses locally against skin tumors and viral infections. Five clinical studies to date have demonstrated its safety and efficacy in the treatment of actinic keratoses. Long-term follow-up studies examining recurrence rates are limited.

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