Juniper Publishers- JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics
Juniper Publishers- JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics Treatment of the Ear Giant Keratoacanthoma with Topical Imiquimod Authored by Hong-Duo Chen Keratoacanthoma (KA) is an epidermal neoplasma with rapid growth and severe local destruction. Owing to its similarities to squamous cell carcinoma, complete surgical excision is mainly recommended. Topical imiquimod is an ideal option for the problematic sites and cosmetic demands. Here we report a giant case of KA on a rare anatomical location, and fully recorded the disease process. The patient was treated successfully with topical imiquimod.Keratoacanthoma (KA) is an epidermal neoplasma with rapid growth and spontaneous regression tendency. Owing to its similarities to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and severe local destruction, complete surgical excision is mainly recommended. However, nonsurgical options are required in consideration of the tumor size, problematic sites, and cosmetic demands [1,2]. Here, we r