{"id":84290,"date":"2021-02-19T06:49:29","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T06:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=84290"},"modified":"2023-07-09T05:29:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T05:29:32","slug":"bowens-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/bowens-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowen\u2019s disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A form of carcinoma, appearing as red plaques on the skin.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The earliest form of squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer; also known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ. In Bowen disease, cancer cells are entirely within the epidermis (the outer layer of skin) and have not yet entered the dermis (the middle layer of skin). Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Its principal cause is long-term sun exposure. Light skin and a family or personal history of skin cancer are additional risk factors. When Bowen disease occurs on the anal or genital skin, it is often related to a sexually transmitted infection with the human papillomavirus that causes genital warts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An uncommon chronic localised skin disease presenting as a solitary chronic, fixed and irregular plaque mimicking eczema or psoriasis. It is a fairly benign form of carcinoma in situ in the epidermis but can occasionally become invasive. It is curable by cryotherapy or surgical excision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Bowen&#8217;s disease is an uncommon skin disorder characterized by the development of a flat patch of red, scaly skin, typically found on the face or hands. It is important to note that Bowen&#8217;s disease has the potential to progress into a cancerous condition.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>The treatment for Bowen&#8217;s disease typically involves the surgical removal of the affected skin or its eradication through methods such as freezing or cauterization. These approaches aim to eliminate the diseased skin and promote healing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A form of carcinoma, appearing as red plaques on the skin. The earliest form of squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer; also known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ. 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