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...
Teach sun-protective techniques.
Limit outdoor activi...
Kanellou P, Zaravinos A, Zioga M, et al. Genomic instability, mutations and expression analysis of the tumour suppressor genes p14(ARF), p15(INK4b), p16(INK4a) and p53 in actinic ke...
201101007 Actinic keratosis (disorder)
254667001 Hypertrophic solar keratosis
403200005 Atrophic actinic keratosis
403198004 lichenoid...
AKs are premalignant lesions.
Often more easily felt than seen
Therapy-resistant lesions should be biopsied, especially on the face.
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