Actinic keratosis, or AK occurs when the skin is damaged by ultraviolet rays, either the sun’s or a tanning salon’s. It’s a dry, scaly area on the skin, and though it seems harmless, an AK needs to be looked at and monitored by a dermatologist. AKs can be precursors to squamous cell skin cancer. Treatments …
How to Treat Precancerous Skin Lesions – Advice from a dermatologist
Maintaining good health requires attention to a variety of matters such as diet, weight, and exercise level. Your skin’s health also depends on regular care. Exposure to the ultraviolet light from the sun, infection, and injury can cause a variety of skin conditions that can lead to life-threatening cancers. Regular visits to a certified dermatologist …
Using Photodynamic Therapy to Treat Actinic Keratoses
For treatment of actinic keratoses, a common type of pre-cancerous skin growth, most of the procedures available have unpleasant reactions associated with the treatment. Some of the disagreeable effects include: Burning and blistering with cryosurgery Lengthy treatment regimen accompanied by itching and burning with 5-flouroracil Burning, itching, and peeling with chemical peels Photodynamic therapy has …