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Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin (Localized Disease)

Source: Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

Treatment options for BCC of the skin (localized disease) include:

Surgical excision with margin evaluation.

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Mohs micrographic surgery.

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Radiation therapy.

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Curettage and electrodesiccation.

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Cryosurgery.

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Photodynamic therapy.

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Topical fluorouracil (5-FU).

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Imiquimod topical therapy.

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Carbon dioxide laser.

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Surgical excision with margin evaluation →Mohs micrographic surgery →Radiation therapy →Curettage and electrodesiccation →Cryosurgery →Photodynamic therapy →Topical fluorouracil (5-FU) →Imiquimod topical therapy →Carbon dioxide laser →

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