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  2. 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.

    • 10.1007/s40257-022-00674-3
    • 2022
    • Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022; 23(3): 339-352.
  3. Jun 7, 2021 · Treatment options for AK include field-directed therapies, such as topical medications and photodynamic therapy, and lesion-directed therapies, such as cryosurgery and laser ablation. This executive summary of the Guidelines of Care for the Management of Actinic Keratosis

    • Daniel B. Eisen, Maryam M. Asgari, Daniel D. Bennett, Suzanne M. Connolly, Robert P. Dellavalle, Est...
    • 2021
  4. Jul 7, 2022 · However, no gold standard treatment has been established. We aimed to investigate the management of AK by comparing the effectiveness and treatment duration of treatment modalities, including cryotherapy, imiquimod (IMQ), and photodynamic therapy (PDT).

    • 10.3390/jcm11143953
    • 2022/07
    • J Clin Med. 2022 Jul; 11(14): 3953.
  5. Mar 24, 2021 · Dr. Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon who needs no introduction (but I’ll give one anyway!) provided us with an evidence-based discussion of field treatments available for actinic keratoses at ODAC 2021 conference.

  6. Treatment for AK can itself cause the skin to end up sore or inflamed, so you can try over-the-counter creams as well as medical treatment to help ease the discomfort. Try a natural, oil-rich balm like Skin Salvation for very dry or tight or itchy skin, or to help keep skin hydrated after surgery or cryotherapy.

  7. The reason for treating actinic keratosis is to stop the lesion from progressing to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The best treatment option for actinic keratosis will depend on how many lesions you have and where they are located. At times, certain treatments may be used together.

  8. Feb 23, 2022 · Procedures for treating actinic keratosis. You can often complete treatment in 1 or 2 office visits. The procedures that dermatologists use to treat AKs include: Cryosurgery: During cryosurgery, your dermatologist freezes the AK. The goal is to get the AK to fall off after a few days. Some AKs need more than one cryosurgery treatment before ...

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