Bowen's Disease

Bowen's disease

Bowen's disease (also known as Bowen's dyskeratosis, lenticular discoid dyskeratosis) is a precancerous skin disease characterized by the appearance on the skin of areas of thickening of the stratum corneum with impaired differentiation.

The disease was first described in 1912 by the American dermatologist John T. Bowen (1857-1941), after whom it received its name.

The causes of Bowen's disease are not completely clear. It is believed to be caused by long-term exposure to carcinogens such as ultraviolet radiation, which causes mutations in skin cells.

Clinically manifests itself as compacted plaques or spots of pink or reddish-brown color, clearly demarcated from the surrounding skin. They are most often localized in areas of the skin exposed to sunlight - on the face, hands, feet.

Diagnosis is based on histological examination of a skin biopsy. Treatment consists of removing the affected areas.

Thus, Bowen's disease is a precancerous skin disease that requires timely detection and treatment to avoid the development of skin cancer.

Bowenoderma is a rare and incurable skin disease that is characterized by rapid and widespread spread over the entire surface of the body. It was first described by American dermatologist James Wilson Bowen in 1867 and named after him in 2003. Bowen's discoid dyskeratositis is one of the most severe manifestations of this disease.

Bowenoderma is a relatively rare disease, affecting approximately 0.1% of the population. It most often occurs in men aged 40 to 60 years, but can occur in children and young adults of any age.

The exact causes of bowenoderma are not known, but the most common factors include genetic predisposition, environmental factors such as ultraviolet exposure, and immune system disorders.

Symptoms include redness, itching and burning of the skin on various parts of the body. In some cases, symptoms may appear some time after injury or surgery to the skin, including when using ultraviolet light emitting lamps.

In most cases, the pathological process does not spread deep into the skin, so treatment includes the use of medications and drugs to alleviate symptoms, such as ointments and creams to reduce itching and irritation. In some cases, light therapy may be used to reduce symptoms and relieve pain.

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