A new topical gel treatment for basal cell carcinoma has shown promise in early trials. gettyAn innovative gel treatment has shown early promise for treating the most common type of skin cancer. The gel was tested on 30 people with basal cell carcinoma, with some people having multiple skin tumors. If a therapy is to replace surgical treatment, it needs to not only induce a complete response, but also a durable one,” said Sarin. “Simple interventions like sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sun-protective clothing and avoiding direct sunlight are highly effective in decreasing your risk of developing basal cell cancer,” said Sarin.

Source: Forbes August 09, 2021 18:22 UTC