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- Strong recommendations are made for using ultraviolet protection, topical imiquimod, topical 5-fluorouracil, and cryosurgery. Conditional recommendations are made for the use of photodynamic therapy and diclofenac for the treatment of AK, both individually and as part of combination therapy regimens.
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Dec 5, 2022 · Several different kinds of actinic keratosis treatment exist. Your doctor may recommend one or a combination, depending on factors like: how many lesions you have; where they appear on your...
- Emily Swaim
Nov 17, 2023 · Of all the skin cream or gel ingredients, 5-fluorouracil is the most effective. 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.
- Angelica Bottaro
Jun 7, 2021 · Strong recommendations are presented for using ultraviolet protection, topical imiquimod, topical 5-fluorouracil, and cryosurgery. Conditional recommendations are presented for the use of photodynamic therapy and diclofenac for the treatment of AK, both individually and as part of combination therapy regimens. Key words.
- Daniel B. Eisen, Maryam M. Asgari, Daniel D. Bennett, Suzanne M. Connolly, Robert P. Dellavalle, Est...
- 2021
Mar 6, 2019 · Current guidelines provide no clear recommendations about which treatment approach is preferred. 14-17 Frequently prescribed and studied field-directed treatment approaches are fluorouracil...
- Maud H E Jansen, Janneke P H M Kessels, Patty J Nelemans, Nina Kouloubis, Aimee H M M Arits, Han P A...
- 2019
Oct 6, 2023 · Various treatment options are available to manage actinic keratosis. The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the condition, the number of patches, size, and location of the patches. Some treatment options include: Cryotherapy- freezing the patches with liquid nitrogen.
5-fluorouracil (Carac®, Efudex®, Fluoroplex®) Diclofenac (Solaraze®) and hyaluronic acid. Imiquimod (Aldara®, Zyclara®) Tirbanibulin (Klisyri ®) Photodynamic therapy. 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.