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Keratosis
Health Encyclopedia: Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth usually caused by sun exposure.
Alternative Names
Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis; Keratosis - actinic (solar)
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Actinic keratosis occurs most commonly in fair skin, especially in the elderly and in young individuals with light complexions. The growths occur in sun-exposed skin areas. The growths begin as flat, scaly areas that later deve...
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Expert & Community Posts
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By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...common "precancerous" skin lesion is an "actinic keratosis", which is a sun-damaged area of skin... Read more »
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By healthgal , Health Expert...also be used to treat pre-stage cancers - actinic keratosis. I'm sure we'll see more... Read more »
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By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...between visits to the dermatologist. An “actinic keratosis” is the most common precancerous... Read more »
Is it a Benign Skin Lesion (Sun Spot, Liver Spot, Seborrheic Keratosis) or Skin Cancer?
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...cancers! A very common growth is called a "seborrheic keratosis" and is related to age as they... Read more »
Health Guide
Actinic keratosis
Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis; Keratosis - actinic (solar) Prevention Reduce sun exposure and protect your skin from the... Read more »Actinic keratosis
......used to treat actinic keratoses. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Actinic keratosis itself is benign, but it may develop into skin cancer. Removal of the growth is... Read more »Actinic keratosis
......rough, and "sandpapery" -- may develop a horn-like texture from overgrowth of skin keratin layer (hyperkeratosis) The skin lesion may be easier to feel than to see. Signs and tests ... Read more »Seborrheic keratosis
...keratosis Prevention Read more »Keratosis obturans
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