Actinic Keratoses Treatment
Actinic Keratoses (AK)
Actinic
keratoses or solar keratoses are considered the earliest stage
in the development of skin cancer. They are small, scaly spots
most commonly found on the face, ears, neck, lower arms, and
back of the hands in fair-skinned individuals who have had
significant sun exposure. Actinic keratoses can be treated
by cryotherapy (freezing), topical chemotherapy (applying a
cream or lotion), chemical peeling, dermabrasion, laser surgery,
curettage, photodynamic therapy (a chemical is applied to the
skin prior to exposure to a light source), or other dermatologic
surgical procedures. Some actinic keratoses may progress to
advanced stages which require more extensive treatment. Proper
use of sunscreens can help prevent actinic keratoses even after
extensive sun damage has already occurred.
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types of skin cancer.
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