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Actinic Keratosis

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Actinic Keratosis

What is Actinic Keratosis?

An actinic keratosis (ak-TIN-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is a rough, scaly patch on the skin that develops from years of sun exposure. It's often found on the face, lips, ears, forearms, scalp, neck or back of the hands.

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Actinic keratoses vary in appearance. Symptoms include: Rough, dry or scaly patch of skin, usually less than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. Flat to slightly raised patch or bump on the top layer of skin.

Complications. If treated early, actinic keratosis can be cleared up or removed. If left untreated, some of these spots might progress to squamous cell carcinoma. This is a type of cancer that usually isn't life-threatening if detected and treated early.

Actinic keratoses are very common, and many people have them. They are caused by ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin. Some actinic keratoses can turn into squamous cell skin cancer. Because of this, the lesions are often called precancer.

Use sunscreen on all exposed skin. And use lip balm with sunscreen on your lips. Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outside and reapply it every two hours — or more often if you're swimming or sweating. Sunscreen is not recommended for babies under 6 months.

  • Have red or blond hair and blue or light-colored eyes
  • Have a history of a lot of sun exposure or sunburn.
  • Tend to freckle or burn when exposed to sunlight.
  • Are older than 40.
  • Live in a sunny place.
  • Work outdoors.
  • Have a weakened immune system

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Cryotherapy. This treatment freezes the lesion.
  • Topical chemotherapy. This is medicine applied to the skin.
  • Laser surgery. This can remove lesions from the face and scalp, and actinic cheilitis from the lips.
  • Other treatments. These are done to remove or destroy the lesion.
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How is it treated?

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Standard options include cryotherapy, curettage, or surgical excision. These therapies are effective for targeting specific visible lesions. On the other hand, field-directed therapies offer the advantage of treating multiple, widespread, and subclinical actinic keratosis within an area of chronic sun damage.

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