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NMSC Management
Non-surgical
For selected patients with small, early and
superficial skin lesions or non-surgical
candidates
Options:
Photodynamic therapy
Intralesional interferon
Topical agents
5-fluorouracil – chemotherapeutic agent
Imiquimod – immune response modifier
Radiotherapy
Cure rate of about 90%
Poor late result due to contraction
Risk of radiation-induced malignancy