It is an early stage of skin cancer.
It appears as scaly and erythematous patch, often about 1 cm or more in diameter.
A typical clinical history is presentation of non-steroid-responsive dermatosis.
Bowen’s Disease can be confused with the other common skin disorders, such as psoriasis, Paget’s disease of the breast and malignant melanoma. A medical history, physical examination, and biopsy establish the diagnosis.
Sun exposure in some cases (ultraviolet radiation). Lesions in non-sun-exposed areas are often of uncertain etiology, but some are due to papilloma virus infection or arsenic ingestion.
There are various means of treating Bowen’s Disease. These include:
The treatment cost is dependent upon the type of treatment chosen. Each treatment modality has its own merits & demerits. Selecting the best therapeutic approach includes a proper assessment of the size of the lesion, site, number, severity of functional impairment, etc. In general, a consultation with Dr. Rinky Kapoor would cost about INR 1000/-. Since most treatments have a risk of recurrence, follow-up at 6 months – 1 year is recommended to find the cause for recurrence.
All treatment options have a recurrence rate of 5 to 10%, and no treatment modality seems superior for all clinical situations.
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