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Interventions for basal cell carcinoma: abridged Cochrane systematic review and grade assessments (2021)
Journal Article
Thomson, J., Hogan, S., Leonardi?Bee, J., Williams, H., & Bath?Hextall, F. (2021). Interventions for basal cell carcinoma: abridged Cochrane systematic review and grade assessments. British Journal of Dermatology, 185(3), 499-511. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.19809

Background Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest cancer affecting white?skinned individuals, and worldwide incidence is increasing. Although rarely fatal, BCC is associated with significant morbidity and costs. Objectives To assess the eff... Read More about Interventions for basal cell carcinoma: abridged Cochrane systematic review and grade assessments.

Long-term topical corticosteroid use and risk of skin cancer: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Ratib, S., Burden-Teh, E., Leonardi-Bee, J., Harwood, C., & Bath-Hextall, F. (in press). Long-term topical corticosteroid use and risk of skin cancer: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(6), https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003393

Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize available research evidence to determine the risk of skin cancer in patients with long-term use of topical corticosteroids (TCS). Introduction: Topical corticosteroids are one of... Read More about Long-term topical corticosteroid use and risk of skin cancer: a systematic review.

Surgical excision versus imiquimod 5% cream for nodular and superficial basal-cell carcinoma (SINS): a multicentre, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article
Bath-Hextall, F., Ozolins, M., Armstrong, S. J., Colver, G. B., Perkins, W., Miller, P. S., & Williams, H. C. (2014). Surgical excision versus imiquimod 5% cream for nodular and superficial basal-cell carcinoma (SINS): a multicentre, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Oncology, 15(1), 96-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045%2813%2970530-8

Background: Basal-cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and its incidence is increasing worldwide. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of imiquimod cream versus surgical excision in patients with low-risk basal-cell carcinoma. Method... Read More about Surgical excision versus imiquimod 5% cream for nodular and superficial basal-cell carcinoma (SINS): a multicentre, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial.