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   How do dermatologists treat keratosis?

   • With photodynamic therapy, your dermatologist will spread a chemical agent across the actinic keratoses on your face. Then, they’ll expose your skin to blue light, which activates the chemical agent to remove the lesions. With a chemical peel, your dermatologist will apply a caustic chemical to your skin to peel back the outer skin layer.

   How to Recognize and Treat Actinic Keratosis on Your Face

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   Can keratosis be cured?

   • While it’s not the primary therapy for the condition, it is becoming more popular because it is highly effective and can lead to less bleeding and other complications such as scarring or swelling. Healthcare providers will likely recommend curettage to people who have thicker actinic keratosis lesions.

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   How do I treat actinic keratosis?

   • Actinic keratoses sometimes heal on their own, but they usually need professional treatment. A number of different treatments can help address actinic keratosis. As part of your care plan, your dermatologist might prescribe medication for at-home treatment.

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2. www.healthline.com › actinic-keratosis-faceActinic Keratosis on the Face: Signs, Causes, Treatment ...

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   Dec 5, 2022 · How to Recognize and Treat Actinic Keratosis on Your Face. Over 58 million Americans have actinic keratosis, a skin condition caused by damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. With...

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3. www.aad.org › actinic-keratosis-treatmentActinic keratosis: Diagnosis and treatment

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   Feb 23, 2022 · If you find a spot or growth on your skin that you think could be an actinic keratosis (AK), it’s time for a thorough skin exam. Should you have an AK, an accurate diagnosis and treatment can: Reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. Get rid of an AK, replacing it with new, healthy-looking skin.

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   Nov 17, 2023 · Cryotherapy is the most common and effective treatment for actinic keratosis. It is most often recommended for people with single actinic keratosis lesions on the scalp or face. Some people may only need one treatment, but others require more to rid the skin of all the actinic keratosis.

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5. www.skincancer.org › skin-cancer-informationActinic Keratosis Treatment - The Skin Cancer Foundation

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   For widespread AKs located on the face and scalp, a light-sensitizing topical agent is applied for a period of time followed by exposure to blue or red light to kill cancer cells. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is especially effective as a one and done treatment to destroy lesions without harming healthy tissue.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › actinicActinic keratosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 17, 2022 · Diagnosis & treatment. Diseases & Conditions. Actinic keratosis symptoms & causes. Find out more about this skin condition that causes a rough, scaly patch after years of ultraviolet exposure from the sun or indoor tanning.