Actinic Keratosis
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Actinic Keratosis Outlook
What to expect with actinic keratosis:
Actinic keratosis lesions can progress to form
squamous cell carcinoma
.
The outlook for actinic keratosis is excellent if actions are taken to prevent sun exposure.
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Actinic Keratosis Complications
Related Topics:
Basal cell carcinoma
Bowen's disease
Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
Skin lesion
Skin mole
Squamous cell carcinoma
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Actinic Keratosis References:
Del Rosso JQ. New and emerging topical approaches for actinic keratoses. Cutis. 2003 Oct;72(4):273-6, 279.
Jorizzo JL, Carney PS, Ko WT, Robins P, Weinkle SH, Werschler WP. Treatment options in the management of actinic keratosis. Cutis. 2004 Dec;74(6 Suppl):9-17.
Spencer JM, Hazan C, Hsiung SH, Robins P. Therapeutic decision making in the therapy of actinic keratoses. J Drugs Dermatol. 2005 May-Jun;4(3):296-301.
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