A Case of Breast Cancer with Cancerous Skin Ulcer Successfully Treated with Mohs Hydrophilic Cream

Mohs' hydrophilic cream is a formulation with improved convenience by changing the base material of the conventional Mohs' paste to a hydrophilic cream. We report a case in which Mohs' hydrophilic cream was effective in treating bleeding from breast cancer with cancerous skin ulcers. The patient was a 68-year-old woman. She was admitted to our hospital because of severe anemia due to repeated bleeding from a massive right breast cancer. We used Mohs' hydrophilic cream to control bleeding. It was easy to apply the cream along the shape of the tumor, and after fixation for about 20 minutes, it was easily removed by washing with warm water. The procedure was completed within 60 minutes. After 3 times use of the cream, the surface of the tumor was fixed, and bleeding was controlled. During the treatment period, the cream could be used repeatedly without hardening. Bleeding and exudation were alleviated, so she could receive home care as she wished until she died 7 months later. Compared to the conventional Mohs' paste, Mohs' hydrophilic cream was easier to treat and dispense, just by changing of the base material, and showed good fixation comparable to the conventional paste. We concluded that Mohs' hydrophilic cream is useful for both patients and medical staff.