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Bowens disease

SJH63
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I have recently been diagnosed with Bowens disease on my lower legs and hands. I have started using the cream and am being monitored. The dermatologist is recommending I go onto Acitretin drugs indefinitely, I already take several drugs for various health conditions, i don’t really want to take any more,  after reading about the side effects I’m frightened. Is there any other way to control without drugs? 

  • Hello SJH63 and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear you have Bowen's disease and appreciate the concerns you have about long term treatment.

    As nurses we cannot recommend treatment for individual patients. There is more information about Bowen's disease on our website alongside the commonly used treatments for this condition. Treatment decisions are decided by the skin specialist involved in a patients care so do discuss the concerns you have with your doctor and ask if there are alternative options.

    Wishing you all the best.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Naomi

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