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Deep Shave Removal for BCC - Curettage-Based Approach

Dermatologic Surgery

JC: March 2023

This study evaluated a deep shave removal technique with curettage for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma. The approach demonstrated acceptable cure rates for select low-risk BCCs while offering a simpler and faster alternative to standard excision or Mohs surgery.

Take-Home Messages

  • Deep shave removal with curettage can be an effective treatment for carefully selected low-risk BCCs.
  • This technique should be reserved for appropriate clinical scenarios and is not a substitute for Mohs surgery in high-risk BCC.

Topic

Non-Surgical Treatments

Topical therapies, PDT, cryotherapy, laser alternatives

Literature review only. This summary is an editorial interpretation and may not reflect the complete findings of the original publication. Always refer to the full-text article for clinical decision-making.