Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis; Keratosis - actinic (solar)
Symptoms
- Rough and dry
skin lesion -
Patch or growth on the skin- Limited to one area (localized)
- Located on the face, scalp, back of the hands, chest, or other sun-exposed areas
- Gray, pink, red (erythematous), or the same color as the skin
- Begins as flat and scaly areas
- Later develops a hard and wart-like or gritty, rough, and "sandpapery" surface -- may develop a horn-like texture
The skin lesion may be easier to feel than to see.
Signs and tests
The health care provider makes the diagnosis based on the appearance of the skin growth. A
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