作者: Kathleen J. Smith , Margeruite Germain , Josef Yeager , Henry Skelton
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摘要: Abstract Background: Tissue-destructive and more selective cytotoxic therapies are the main methods used to treat actinic cheilitis. A topical immune stimulant, 5% imiquimod cream, has recently been for treatment of cutaneous epithelial malignancies including squamous cell carcinoma in situ basal carcinoma. Objective: Our aim was review results patients who had treated cheilitis with cream. Methods: identified 15 biopsy-proven 3 times weekly 4 6 weeks. All histories consistent facial herpes simplex or documented prior eruptions were oral valcyclovir, 1 g/d, during therapy. Results: showed clinical clearing their at weeks after discontinuation imiquimod. Sixty percent experienced a moderate marked increased local reaction consisting erythema, induration, erosions ulcerations, which some cases continued through period Conclusion: Imiquimod appears have role However, dose duration therapy, as well long-term efficacy, need be established; reactions expected may not improve (J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47:497-501.)