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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Aldara and squamous cell carcinoma
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Aldara and squamous cell carcinoma
by rene74, Jul 11, 2008 06:24PM
Dr. Rockoff,
Thanks for your response! I have another question.
If a lesion popped up as a squamous cell, would Aldara cause a reaction if I usually have a good reaction (resolves the lesion) if I treat basal cell with it? It seems biopsy results takes weeks to get back and I am just wanting some more information.
Thanks again in advance!
Annette
Thanks for your response! I have another question.
If a lesion popped up as a squamous cell, would Aldara cause a reaction if I usually have a good reaction (resolves the lesion) if I treat basal cell with it? It seems biopsy results takes weeks to get back and I am just wanting some more information.
Thanks again in advance!
Annette
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 13, 2008 05:42AM
, Jul 13, 2008 05:42AMTo: rene74
I would expect Aldara to cause a reaction in a squamous cell carcinoma. But you won't know for sure till you get the biopsy report back. My pathology laboratory tells me the result in one day. Waiting weeks is unacceptable. I suggest you complain until you get the information you need.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
