Contact allergy is unlikely to mimic basal cell carcinoma

[...]apparent resolution of the lesion after topical steroids have been given does not exclude the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma, which is known to wax and wane.

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Published in:BMJ 1999-02, Vol.318 (7182), p.538-538
Main Authors: Chapman, Fiona M, Leatherbarrow, Brian, Beck, Michael H, Telfer, Nicholas R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergies
Basal cell carcinoma
Biopsies
Biopsy
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - diagnosis
Dermatitis
Dermatitis, Contact - diagnosis
Dermatology
Diagnosis, Differential
Hospital units
Humans
Infant
Lesions
Letters
Medical specialists
Orbital Neoplasms - diagnosis
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Summary:[...]apparent resolution of the lesion after topical steroids have been given does not exclude the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma, which is known to wax and wane.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.318.7182.538