Patient Preferences and Cosmetic Outcomes Following Destructive Treatments for Non-facial Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: The high prevalence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) entails a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Interest in non-surgical treatment methods for low-risk BCCs, including destructive treatments, is increasing. Dermatologists often highlight suboptimal cosmetic outcomes as drawbacks of destructive treatments, also for non-facial lesions. Patient perspectives regarding scarring and cosmetic outcomes in relation to other relevant factors are largely unknown, yet important to consider in shared decision-making when choosing treatment. This study investigates patient perceptions of scarring following destructive treatments and explores important factors in treatment decisions for non-facial BCCs. Through a mixed-methods design, cosmetic outcomes, patient satisfaction, scarring concerns, and

SUBMITTER: Backman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833252 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature