Bowen’s Disease

Question 1

What is Bowen’s Disease?

Answer 1

• A precancerous dermatosis to squamous cell carcinoma
• There is a 5-10% chance it will develop to invasive skin cancer

Question 2

What are the features of Bowen’ Disease?

Answer 2

• Red, Scaly patches
• 10- 15mm in size
• Slow-growing
• Occur on sun-exposed areas such as the head, neck and lower limbs

Question 3

What are the management options for Bowen’s Disease?

Answer 3

• Topical 5-Fluorouracil
• Used twice daily for 4 weeks
• Often results in inflammation/erythema
• Topical steroids are given to control this
• Cryotherapy
• Excision