Treatment of Keratoacanthoma with 5% Imiquimod Cream.
- Author:
Na Young KO
1
;
Jun Ha PARK
;
Sang Wook SON
;
Il Hwan KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Imiquimod 5% cream; Keratoacanthoma
- MeSH: Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Erythema; Humans; Keratoacanthoma*
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2006;18(1):14-17
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Keratoacanthoma is a rapidly growing tumor that histologically resembles squamous cell carcinoma. Surgical excision is a desirable therapeutic option, but several other treatment modalities are available. We report on two cases of keratoacanthoma that were treated with imiquimod 5% cream. Imiquimod was applied daily for the first 6 or 7 days, and then reduced to alternate days according to the tolerance and erythema severity of the patient. In both patients, the tumors fully regressed after five weeks of treatment.
