Cream shows promise in fighting skin cancer before it starts

NCT ID NCT02636569

Summary

This study tested whether applying a topical medication called diclofenac could reduce certain markers in the skin linked to the development of non-melanoma skin cancers. It involved 24 adults with a history of these skin cancers and pre-cancerous spots. The goal was to find the best dose to lower these risk markers, potentially guiding future prevention strategies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Whitaker Clinic

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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