Actinic keratoses are cell changes in the epidermis that can develop into skin cancer. They are seen as slightly red and rough dry spots of a few millimeters to a couple of centimeters in size. In most people, they do not cause problems beyond the fact that there are visible spots.
Actinic keratoses appear in places that are exposed to a lot of sun throughout life, typically the face, the backs of the hands and the forehead of men with little hair.
Actinic keratoses are treated by a dermatologist either with freezing (liquid nitrogen), creams (imiquimod, fluorouracil) or photodynamic therapy (PDT).
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
