Dermatology Online Journal 12 (3): 10, Abstract of study by the Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital, Bangor, LL57 2PW, UK. “Skin cancer is a major problem in the elderly. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common skin cancer, typically occurs in this age group.” The fact that many of the elderly may be unsuitable for treatment by surgery motivates a search for alternative treatments. This research reported success in treating some, but not all, squamous cell lesions with 5-percent imiquimod cream.
