Actinic Keratosis

Arellano, Ma. Kristelle Joyce

Gonzales, Aleia Andrea
A POTENTIAL PRECANCER

An actinic keratosis (ak-

TIN-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is a
rough, scaly patch on your
skin that develops from
years of exposure to the
sun. It's most commonly
found on your face, lips,
ears, back of your hands,
forearms, scalp or neck.
 Also known as a solar keratosis,
an actinic keratosis enlarges
slowly and usually causes no
signs or symptoms other than a
patch or small spot on your skin.
These patches take years to
develop, usually first appearing
in people over 40.

A small percentage of actinic

keratosis lesions can eventually
become skin cancer. You can
reduce your risk of actinic
keratoses by minimizing your
sun exposure and protecting
your skin from ultraviolet (UV)
rays.
 Treatment
Depending on the nature of the growth and the patients
age and health, various treatment options are available for
actinic keratosis, including the following:
1.Surgical Procedures

2.Topical Treatments

3.Photodynamic Therapy

4.Combination Therapy
 References
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/actinic-keratosis/symptoms-
causes/syc-20354969

http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-
information/actinic-keratosis/actinic-
keratosis-treatment-options