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Actinic keratosis is a precancerous growth on the skin.Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes- keratosis; Keratosis- actinic(solar).Actinic keratosis is caused by sun exposure. It occurs most commonly in fair skin, e... |
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Symptoms
Rough and dry skin lesionPatch or growth on the skin Limited to one area (localized)Located on the face, scalp, bac...
Causes
Actinic keratosis is caused by sun exposure. It occurs most commonly in fair skin, especially in the elderly and in y...
Tests
The health care provider makes the diagnosis based on the appearance of the skin growth. A skin biopsy may reveal an...
Treatments
Because actinic keratoses are precancerous changes, have them examined promptly. Follow your health care provider's ...
Prevention
Ways to prevent actinic keratosis:Reduce sun exposure and protect your skin from the sun. Wear protective clothing su...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if areas of persistent roughness or scaliness develop in sun-e...
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