Skin Cancer: Medications
Psoralen and UVA light therapy (PUVA) for psoriasis
01/06/06, HealthwisePsoralens increase the skin's sensitivity to UV light, including sunlight. They are used to improve the effectiveness of UV light therapy for psoriasis.
Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Medications
01/11/07, HealthwiseInterferon given before or after surgery (adjuvant therapy) is standard treatment for melanoma that has spread to the lymph nodes. The use of interferon may increase the survival rate of some people with stage IIB and stage I
Fluorouracil (5-FU) for nonmelanoma skin cancer
11/22/06, HealthwiseFluorouracil (5-FU) is an anticancer medication that works by slowing or stopping cell growth. The medication interferes with the ability of abnormal cells to grow on the skin's top layer.
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