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I have two actinic keratosis site on my back and a...
I have two actinic keratosis site on my back and a few skin tags. Can these removed this week, please
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I have not seen anyone about these but i have had cryo for some and chemo cream for others on my face.
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I take statins, no other medication. Am a fit and active 69 year old who loves the sun and has lived in hot places.what ar
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What is the aktinic keratoses?
Early treatment can eliminate almost all actinic keratoses before they become skin cancers
Depending on the nature of the growth and the patient’s age and health, various treatment options are available for actinic keratosis, including the following
The topical medications and PDT may also be used alternately every three months, six months or year, as determined by the physician at follow-up skin examinations.
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What is the aktinic keratoses?
- An actinic keratosis (AK), also known as a solar keratosis, is a crusty, scaly growth caused by damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
- It is considered a precancer because if left alone, it could develop into a skin cancer, most often the second most common form of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma
Treatment options?
Early treatment can eliminate almost all actinic keratoses before they become skin cancers
Depending on the nature of the growth and the patient’s age and health, various treatment options are available for actinic keratosis, including the following
- Cryosurgery.
- Curettage and desiccation.
- Laser surgery.
- 5fluorouracil :a form of topical chemotherapy.
- Chemical peel.
- Diclofenac (Solaraze®) and hyaluronic acid: a combination topical therapy.
- Imiquimod (Aldara®, Zyclara®): A form of topical immunotherapy, it stimulates the immune system to produce interferon, a chemical that attacks cancerous and precancerous cells.
- Ingenol mebutate (Picato®): A rapidly effective topical therapy derived from plants. An immunologic mechanism of action has been proposed
- Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is especially useful for widespread lesions on the face and scalp
The topical medications and PDT may also be used alternately every three months, six months or year, as determined by the physician at follow-up skin examinations.
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