Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer and is typically found on sun-exposed skin. Risk factors include ultraviolet radiation exposure, older age, fairer complexion, smoking, and immunosuppression. SCC is a slow-growing tumor with the possibility of metastasis if not treated. The clinical presentation can range from a dry, scaly erythematous patch or plaque to a firm hyperkeratotic papule, plaque, or nodule, depending on the histological type via biopsy. The first-line therapies for SCC removal are standard excision and Mohs microscopic surgery; however, there are novel and alternative non-surgical options being considered for the treatment of SCC. This review summarizes the current guidelines for treating low-risk and high-risk SCC and discusses rare, experimental, and anecdotal non-surgical treatments for SCC in the literature.
Keywords: Squamous cell carcinoma, skin cancer, non-melanoma skin cancer, alternative treatment, herbal, natural remedies.
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