The deleterious effect of Solcoderm on malignant skin lesions

Abstract

Solcoderm is a solution which, in the past, was considered to be suitable for treatment of malignant and benign skin lesions. A group of 50 patients is presented, all of whom received Solcoderm therapy for malignant skin tumors. A consistent clinical and histological findings was observed in these patients : the recurrence was wider and more aggressive compared to the original lesion. In the light of our experience and a review of the literature, this treatment modality seems to affect only the superficial layers of the tumor, while the deep layers remain unaffected. The residual malignant cells tend to spread out beyond the limits of the original tumor. Consequently, the subsequent therapy required is more extensive. Both functional and aesthetic results are suboptimal.