Curaderm BEC5 has been used against non-melanoma skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma, keratoachanthoma, and basal cell carcinoma, as well as against benign tumors like age spots, sun spots, and keratoses. Since the cream is non-toxic, some have advocated its use as a preventative measure.Jan 25, 2016
How long does Curaderm take to work?
Therapy with CuradermBEC5 is self-titrating, treatment is only stopped after the entire lesion has been replaced with normal skin and this depends on the type, size and depth of the lesion on the skin. Hence small BCC lesions can take one week of treatment and large lesions may take up to 14 weeks treatment.
Does Curaderm really work?
We now report that a preparation (Curaderm) which contains very low concentrations of BEC (0.005%) is effective in the treatment of keratoses, basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) of the skin of humans.
How do you use Curaderm?
The cream is applied to the lesions twice daily after washing. Then, the affected area it is covered with skin tape. The active ingredient permeates the cancerous cells and destroys them while leaving the normal cells alone. After a short while, the treatment site expands.
Does Curaderm work on age spots?
Curaderm BEC5 has been used against non-melanoma skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma, keratoachanthoma, and basal cell carcinoma, as well as against benign tumors like age spots, sun spots, and keratoses.Jan 25, 2016
Does Curaderm work on melanoma?
It is effective on squamous and basal cell skin cancer but not melanoma.
Is Curaderm safe?
Curaderm has proven to be very safe and the cosmetic outcome is impressive and is similar, if not better, than surgery, which may include reconstruction and grafting. The lower cost of the treatment with Curaderm, compared to established therapies, is beneficial for the patient and for the Health Care System.
What is Curaderm powder?
Description. CURAderm® Powder Spray is a medical device in the form of powder within a pressurized container, which is intended for topical application. It is ideal for the management and treatment of minor cutaneous lesions, such as cuts, abrasions, scratches, burns, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers etc.
What cream is used for basal cell carcinoma?
Imiquimod (Zyclara) is a cream that can be applied to actinic keratoses and some very early basal cell cancers. It causes the immune system to react to the skin lesion and destroy it.Feb 22, 2021
Can Curaderm cause bleeding?
Treatment with Curaderm resulted in rapid break-down of the tumour and after 2 weeks of treatment the lesion was reduced to about a half of the original size. Minor bleeding had occurred during this treatment period (middle row). After 14 weeks of treatment the lesion was clinically eliminated.