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Gili Amid-Toby1,2, Mario Sequeira3,2
1School of Medicine, St. George's University, Islip, USA.
Abstract:
Black Salve is an escharotic used in alternative medicine for the treatment of a variety of skin conditions, including benign growths and skin cancers. These products are readily available on the Internet, are unregulated, and are used by patients seeking non-surgical cures. We present a case study of a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) self-treated with this agent. The patient meticulously documented every step of treatment, providing invaluable information for medical professionals in understanding, counseling, and properly managing such clinical scenarios involving escharotic use.
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