
Afatinib is a drug typically used to treat non-melanoma skin cancer. It belongs to the kinase inhibitor group of drugs.
It works by interfering with melanin production in the skin. Melanin is responsible for the pigment of your skin. As we know, melanin protects the skin from damage and hence it is very important. But it is also one of the causes of skin cancer. The melanocytes are present in the dermis or the second layer of the skin. They produce melanin either from a food source or from the surrounding tissues.
The drug works by interfering with the function of the melanocytes. The melanocytes produce melanin either in response to stimuli or as a permanent process. This drug makes the melanocytes stop producing at the middle of the process. Hence the melanin production of the area where the drug has been applied is normalized. This results in inhibition of cancer formation in this particular skin cancer.
One of the advantages of using this drug is that it inhibits cancer at its earliest stage. In other words, it delays the growth of the tumor. Another advantage is that it does not show any effects. Afatinib-bibw2992 is known to inhibit melanoma, squamous cell, head and neck cancer. It also shows some signs of improving survival in patients who have melanoma.
However, there are some limitations of Afatinib too. One of these is that, it only works on people with light skin. It may cause a severe rash in such patients. In addition, the treatment requires prolonged use. The dosage of Afatinib is one of the factors that affect the effectiveness of this treatment. So while buying this product one must make sure of the suggested dosage of this drug.
Afatinib is taken orally. But it can also be used in injection form for the treatment of melanoma. It is also available in the form of capsules and liquid solutions. The …

