Skin Cancer: Medications

Hydroxyurea
Drug
04/14/06, Healthwise
Hydroxyurea can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. To be sure your blood cells do not get too low, your blood will
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Aldesleukin
Drug
07/13/05, Healthwise
Aldesleukin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
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Dacarbazine
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Dacarbazine should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
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Psoralen and UVA light therapy (PUVA) for psoriasis
Article
01/06/06, Healthwise
Psoralens increase the skin's sensitivity to UV light, including sunlight. They are used to improve the effectiveness of UV light therapy for psoriasis.
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Adapalene topical
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Avoid abrasive, harsh, or drying soaps and cleansers while using adapalene topical.
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Fluorouracil (5-FU) for nonmelanoma skin cancer
Article
11/22/06, Healthwise
Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an anticancer medication that works by slowing or stopping cell growth. The medication interferes with the ability of abnormal cells to grow on the skin's top layer.
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Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Medications
Article
01/11/07, Healthwise
Interferon given before or after surgery (adjuvant therapy) is standard treatment for melanoma that has spread to the lymph nodes. The use of interferon may increase the survival rate of some people with stage IIB and stage I
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Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Medications
Article
11/22/06, Healthwise
Medications are rarely used to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer. Surgery is the most common treatment.
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