Bowens Disease Leg

Bowens disease BD is an in situ squamous cell carcinoma SCC which was first described in 1912 by JT Bowen.

Bowens disease leg. That means that there are cancer cells there but they are only in the outermost layer of skin the epidermis. The patch can appear anywhere on the skin but is especially common on exposed areas. The photos of bowens diseases below are not recommended for people with a weak psyche.

Healing there is slow. You may also see the patches on your head neck palms of. Sometimes it can look like raised spots or warts.

Its also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ. Bowens disease usually appears as a patch on the skin that has clear edges and does not heal. Bowens disease can occur on any part of the body although the lower legs are most commonly affected.

Bowens disease can look like other skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Dr Nigel Stollery explains how to differentiate these. It is also known as Bowen disease intraepidermal carcinoma IEC and carcinoma in situ SCC in situ.

Some people have more than 1 patch. A review of the literature for treating Bowens disease is presented and the problems associated with treating the lower leg emphasized. Bowens disease has a particular predilection for the lower leg especially in women.

Bowens disease is typically a red-looking patch of skin that has an irregular outline. While the exact causes are unknown the Bowens disease skin disorder is considered as a precursor to squamous cell carcinoma and is typically classified as a precancerous condition. The affected skin may become itchy or sore and may bleed.