Topical therapy for actinic keratoses, II: Diclofenac, colchicine, and retinoids

Cutis. 2003 May;71(5):373-9.

Abstract

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are evolving, malignant cutaneous neoplasms. AKs can be treated with physical or destructive methods and by topical therapies. This article is the second in a 2-part series of current topical therapeutic options for AKs and discusses topical diclofenac, colchicine, and retinoids. The first part focused on topical 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Colchicine / administration & dosage
  • Colchicine / therapeutic use*
  • Diclofenac / administration & dosage
  • Diclofenac / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Keratolytic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Keratolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Keratosis / drug therapy*
  • Keratosis / pathology
  • Precancerous Conditions / drug therapy
  • Precancerous Conditions / pathology
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Retinoids / administration & dosage
  • Retinoids / therapeutic use*
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Retinoids
  • Diclofenac
  • Colchicine