Common, usually multiple, premalignant lesions of sun-exposed areas of the skin. Many resolve spontaneously, and a small proportion progresses to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Common...
The lesions are frequently asymptomatic; symptoms may include pruritus, burning, and mild hyperesthesia.
Lesions may enlarge, thicken, or become more scaly. They also may regress or re...
First-line treatment is cryotherapy (technically, this is considered surgery, especially by insurance companies) (1),(2)[A]. Medical therapy is usually reserved for extensive AKs (“field the...
Teach sun-protective techniques.
Limit outdoor activiti...
201101007 Actinic keratosis (disorder)
254667001 Hypertrophic solar keratosis
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403198004 lichenoid...
AKs are premalignant lesions, although most will not progress to squamous cell cancer and many will regress with time.
Often more easily felt than seen
Therapy-resistant lesions should b...
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