Reducing Unpleasant Side Effects of Topical 5-Flourouracil Treatment for Actinic Keratosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

CONCLUSIONS: Given the low cost, wide availability, and ability to significantly reduce erythema, petrolatum should be used post-5-FU treatment for diffuse AK.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: The Clinicaltrials.gov registration number is NCT03279328.
PMID: 30821548 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Dermatological Treatment - March 4, 2019 Category: Dermatology Tags: J Dermatolog Treat Source Type: research