Bowens Disease occures either on sun-exposed or sun-protected cutaneous surfaces. the lesion is usually a small (1-3cm), well demarcated, slightly raised, pink to red, scaly plaque and may resemble psoriasis or a large actinic keratosis. while it may take some time these lesions may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. excision or other treatment is indicated.

Sings and Symptoms of Bowens Disease

The pinkish or brownish raised areas of skin are due to bowen's disease.
The patch or patches grow very slowly.
The patches grow very slowly and, while they can be a nuisance, they do not cause any serious harm.
Skin cancer, may be the symptom of bowen's disease in chronic condition.
he patches can affect any part of the body, but are most common at lower leg.
Bowen's disease usually appears as a red scaly patch often on the legs. There may be more than one patch.

Treatment of Bowens Disease

The simplest and most common treatment for smaller SCC in situ is surgical excision.There are different types of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common. Melanoma is less common, but more dangerous. Often there are no symptoms although the surface crusting may catch on clothing. The latest treatment approved by the FDA but not yet in common use, is photodynamic therapy (PDT). Exposure to sunlight is a known risk factor, yet the actual cause of Bowen's disease is unknown. Almost all cases are successfully treated, and recurrences of Bowen's disease are rare. Several treatments are available for Bowen's disease, such as freezing it, scraping it off the skin (curettage), and surgical removal.

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