Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly, or crusty patch on the skin caused by long-term exposure to the sun. It's a precancerous condition that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated. Treatment options include cryotherapy, topical medications like fluorouracil and imiquimod, photodynamic therapy, or surgical removal.
Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly, or crusty patch on the skin caused by long-term exposure to the sun. It's a precancerous condition that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated. Treatment options include cryotherapy, topical medications like fluorouracil and imiquimod, photodynamic therapy, or surgical removal.
Actinic keratoses is a precancerous skin condition caused by sun damage. In Romania, treatment includes topical creams or freezing with liquid nitrogen.
Popular prevention methods include sun protection and regular skin checks.