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   What is the best treatment for acute keratosis (AK)?

   • In 2017, the British Association of Dermatologists published guidelines for the care of AK, recommending 5-fluorouracil, IMQ 5% cream, diclofenac gel, ingenol mebutate cream, cryosurgery, and PDT as strength of recommendation A [ 4 ].

   Treatment of Actinic Keratosis: The Best Choice through an

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   Can Photodynamic Therapy treat actinic keratoses?

   • A randomized, blinded, bilateral intraindividual, vehicle-controlled trial of the use of photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid and blue light for the treatment of actinic keratoses of the upper extremities. J Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10:1049–1056. [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] 78.

   A Review of Existing Therapies for Actinic Keratosis: Current Status

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   How effective are field-directed therapies for actinic keratosis?

   • Generally, field-directed therapies are preferred, because they not only are therapeutically effective for present actinic keratosis but also may have a prophylactic effect on the development of new lesions; in addition, they may prevent the development of squamous-cell carcinoma. 11-13

   Randomized Trial of Four Treatment Approaches for Actinic Keratosis

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   May 23, 2024 · Actinic keratoses (AK) are premalignant skin lesions caused by chronic sun exposure, topically managed by 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), diclofenac 3% gel, and imiquimod. Despite their effectiveness, long treatment duration and severe adverse local skin reactions have limited patient concordance.

3. www.medscape.org › viewarticle › 1000506Patient-Centric Management of Actinic Keratosis

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   May 28, 2024 · The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to implement patient-centered strategies when considering the various treatment options for AK, including awareness of the efficacy, safety, and patient-reported outcomes for available agents. Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have increased knowledge regarding the.

4. www.medscape.org › viewarticle › 584152Managing Actinic Keratosis: Treatment Options and Safety

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   May 17, 2024 · There are 2 photodynamic agents, 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and methyl-ALA, that are approved in the United States for treatment of actinic keratosis. The other topical treatments include 5-fluorouracil, which is probably one of the oldest tried-and-true treatments for actinic keratosis, both clinical and preclinical.

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   May 28, 2024 · According to the review authors, nicotinamide, acitretin, and topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) are commonly used as chemoprevention of AK. Topical 5-fluorouracil 5% is considered the most effective therapy, but the study authors said other results have shown that lower concentrations could also be as effective.

6. kingstonhospital.nhs.uk › information › actinicActinic keratoses (sun damaged skin patches) - Kingston Hospital

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   5 days ago · Make a GP appointment if an actinic keratosis becomes tender, starts to develop into a lump or starts to bleed. These changes can indicate early skin cancer. Early treatment for skin cancer is usually effective.

7. www.medscape.org › viewarticle › 770959_3Cases in Actinic Keratosis, the Often Overlooked Condition

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   May 22, 2024 · A prospective study of the use of cryosurgery for the treatment of actinic keratoses. Int J Dermatol. 2004;43:687-692. Del Rosso JQ. Current regimens and guideline implications for the treatment of actinic keratosis: proceedings of a clinical roundtable at the 2011 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference.