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Is Cloderm used for diaganostic purposes or to reveal areas of concern regarding skin cancer?

Matt
06/18/08
Matt
Topics:Skin Cancer

My mother has been asked to apply Cloderm to her face 3 times a day to help reveal areas of concern for skin cancer. If any reddened areas arise then they would reportedly "freeze" the areas and await a clinical result. Is this appropriate?

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Actinic Keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops when the skin is exposed to sun.

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