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

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   May 17, 2024 · 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. It takes a number of weeks and there's significant morbidity from redness, peeling, and crusting associated with the treatment, but generally it is effective overall.

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

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   May 21, 2024 · Actinic keratoses are caused by sun exposure over many years. This can be from sunbathing, sunbed use, outdoor work or recreational activities. They are more common in older people. People with fair-skin, blue eyes and red or blonde hair (who burn easily in the sun), are at particular risk.

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   Where does actinic keratosis appear?

   • They appear predominantly on sun-exposed areas of the skin such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms, upper chest, and upper back. You can also develop keratoses along the rim of your ear. In pictures of actinic keratosis, you'll see they are typically pink, scaly, and flat.

   Pictures of Actinic Keratosis, Moles, Nevus, and Psoriasis

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   What causes actinic keratosis?

   • Actinic keratosis, also called solar keratosis, is usually caused by too much sun exposure. It can also be caused by other factors such as radiation or arsenic exposure. They appear predominantly on sun-exposed areas of the skin such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms, upper chest, and upper back.

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   Are psoriasis and actinic keratosis a problem?

   • Some spots on your skin like actinic keratosis or nevi aren't a problem at first. However, these skin spots might increase your risk of skin cancer later on, or even turn into cancer. While looking at pictures of actinic keratosis or psoriasis might help you figure out what skin condition you're dealing with, it doesn't replace an expert's exam.

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   How do actinic keratoses feel?

   • Actinic keratoses lesions feel rough and dry, which often makes them easier to feel than to see—especially up close. When you look at pictures of actinic keratoses close up, you might notice some different details about them. For example, the lesions are initially flat and scaly on the surface and become slightly raised.

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4. www.verywellhealth.com › non-cancerous-and-prePictures of Actinic Keratosis, Moles, Nevus, and Psoriasis

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   May 20, 2024 · They appear predominantly on sun-exposed areas of the skin such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms, upper chest, and upper back. You can also develop keratoses along the rim of your ear. In pictures of actinic keratosis, you'll see they are typically pink, scaly, and flat. It's also common to have harmless brown spots or "liver ...

5. journals.sagepub.com › doi › fullTopical Calcipotriol Plus 5-Fluorouracil in the Treatment of ...

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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.

6. www.medscape.org › viewarticle › 1000506_2Patient-Centric Management of Actinic Keratosis

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   May 21, 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.

7. anatomy-medicine.com › skin-diseases › actinic-keratosisActinic keratosis | Causes, treatment of the actinic keratosis

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   May 4, 2024 · Keratoses are characterized by long-term treatment with a special diet (with a predominance of vitamins and fats), applying external therapeutic ointments. For the treatment of keratosis, various methods are used, similar to the treatment of skin cancer (surgical, laser, cryotherapy, irradiation, medication).

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

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   May 22, 2024 · Shaffelburg M. Treatment of actinic keratoses with sequential use of photodynamic therapy; and imiquimod 5% cream. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009;8(1):35-39. Van der Geer S, Krekels GA. Treatment of actinic keratoses on the dorsum of the hands: ALA-PDT versus diclofenac 3% gel followed by ALA-PDT.