Author: Leo Barco
Actinic Keratoses (ak)represent chronic sun damage. They appear at sun-exposed areas as patches of roughness and redness. Face, scalp, back of the hands and arms are typically affected. AK need to be treated as may turn into a malignancy. Treatment options available are: freezing spray (cryotherapy), 5-Fluorouracil cream, imiquimod cream, electrodissecation, curettage,etc. The use of sunblock is highly recommended to prevent further damage.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/lesions/solar-keratoses.html
Author: Leo Barco
Actinic Keratoses (ak)represent chronic sun damage. They appear at sun-exposed areas as patches of roughness and redness. Face, scalp, back of the hands and arms are typically affected. AK need to be treated as may turn into a malignancy. Treatment options available are: freezing spray (cryotherapy), 5-Fluorouracil cream, imiquimod cream, electrodissecation, curettage,etc. The use of sunblock is highly recommended to prevent further damage.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/lesions/solar-keratoses.html
Author: Leo Barco
Actinic Keratoses (ak)represent chronic sun damage. They appear at sun-exposed areas as patches of roughness and redness. Face, scalp, back of the hands and arms are typically affected. AK need to be treated as may turn into a malignancy. Treatment options available are: freezing spray (cryotherapy), 5-Fluorouracil cream, imiquimod cream, electrodissecation, curettage,etc. The use of sunblock is highly recommended to prevent further damage.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/lesions/solar-keratoses.html
Author: Leo Barco
Actinic Keratoses (ak)represent chronic sun damage. They appear at sun-exposed areas as patches of roughness and redness. Face, scalp, back of the hands and arms are typically affected. AK need to be treated as may turn into a malignancy. Treatment options available are: freezing spray (cryotherapy), 5-Fluorouracil cream, imiquimod cream, electrodissecation, curettage,etc. The use of sunblock is highly recommended to prevent further damage.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/lesions/solar-keratoses.html
