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1. • • 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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     Guidelines of care for the management of actinic keratosis

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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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   What is a good treatment for acute keratosis (AK)?

   • The Work Group strongly recommends as a measure of good practice that patients with AKs minimize their exposure to UV radiation. 2. The literature on AK treatment supports a strong recommendation for field treatment with either topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or topical imiquimod.

   Guidelines of care for the management of actinic keratosis: Executive

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   Do you have actinic keratosis?

   • Over 58 million Americans have actinic keratosis, a skin condition caused by damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. With this condition, you develop scaly, discolored spots called actinic keratoses. Actinic keratosis lesions can appear on any part of your body regularly exposed to sun, but they frequently appear on the face.

   How to Recognize and Treat Actinic Keratosis on Your Face

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   Which skin cream is best for actinic keratosis?

   • 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.

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3. www.healthline.com › health › skin-cancerActinic Keratosis on the Face: Signs, Causes, Treatment ...

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   Dec 5, 2022 · Cheeks: 20.4% of cases. Nose: 15.9% of cases. Eyes: 2.8% of cases. Mouth or chin: 1.9% of cases. Meanwhile, facial acne will most often erupt in your T-zone, which includes your chin, nose, and...

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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-fluorouracil. “One of the widely used and most effective prescription at-home therapies is topical chemotherapy called 5-fluorouracil,” Pratt says.
   • Diclofenac sodium. Diclofenac sodium gel (Solaraze, Cambia, Voltaren) is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can help treat actinic keratosis.
   • Imiquimod. You may get a prescription for this medication if you have actinic keratoses on your face and scalp. This medication works by affecting your body’s immune response to skin lesions.
   • Ingenol mebutate. You’ll apply this medication gel once a day for 2 or 3 days in a row and leave it on for about 6 hours before washing it off. Your dermatologist will give you more specific, personalized directions on using this treatment.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesA Review of Existing Therapies for Actinic Keratosis: Current ...

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   Feb 19, 2022 · A recent study evaluated the efficacy of four treatments (5% imiquimod cream, methyl aminolevulinate PDT [MAL-PDT], 5% 5-FU cream, and 0.015% ingenol mebutate gel [IGM]) for AK located on the head and neck. Results showed that 5% 5-FU cream was the most effective among the field-directed treatments.

   • DOI: 10.1007/s40257-022-00674-3
   • Published: 2022

   • Publication: Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022; 23(3): 339-352.

7. www.jaad.org › article › S0190-9622(21)00502-8Guidelines of care for the management of actinic keratosis

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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.

   • Author: Daniel B. Eisen, Maryam M. Asgari, Daniel D. Bennett, Suzanne M. Connolly, Robert P. Dellavalle, Est...

   • Publish Year: 2021

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   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.

9. resident360.nejm.org › from-pages-to-practice › whatWhat’s the Best Treatment for Actinic Keratosis? | NEJM ...

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   Mar 13, 2019 · Actinic keratosis is one of the most common premalignant skin diseases, with a prevalence of 37.5% in white patients aged 50 years and older. Available treatments include cryotherapy for...