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   How do you treat actinic keratosis?

   • Other treatments that may help address widespread actinic keratosis include photodynamic therapy — specifically, blue light therapy — and chemical peels. You’ll need to receive these treatments from a licensed healthcare professional, such as a dermatologist, in a medical office.

   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.

   Actinic Keratosis Treatment: Creams, Freezing, and More - Verywell Heal…

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   What is the primary outcome of actinic keratosis treatment?

   • The primary outcome was the proportion of patients with a reduction of 75% or more in the number of actinic keratosis lesions from baseline to 12 months after the end of treatment. Both a modified intention-to-treat analysis and a per-protocol analysis were performed. A total of 624 patients were included from November 2014 through March 2017.

   Randomized Trial of Four Treatment Approaches for Actinic Keratosis

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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...

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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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4. 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.

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

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   Dec 17, 2022 · Actinic keratoses vary in appearance. Symptoms include: Rough, dry or scaly patch of skin, usually less than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. Flat to slightly raised patch or bump on the top layer of skin. In some cases, a hard, wartlike surface. Color variations, including pink, red or brown.

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   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...

7. www.aad.org › a---d › actinic-keratosisActinic keratosis: Overview - American Academy of Dermatology

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   AKs tend to appear on skin that’s been the most badly damaged by the sun. That’s why they often appear on the face, ears, balding scalp, hands, neck, or lips. These areas tend to get the most sun. When an AK forms on a lip, the medical name for this precancerous growth is actinic cheilitis.