Bowens Disease (3)

Question 1

What is this?

How does it present?

Answer 1

➊ SCC in situ - superficial form of SCC in which the dysplastic cells are confined to the epidermis

➋ * Irregular scaly plques up to several cm’s in diameter
* Often orange-red colour, but may be brown

Question 2

How is it managed?

Answer 2

• Observation if the risk of invasive SCC is low
• Excision
• Cryotherapy
• Imiquimod cream