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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Actinic Keratoses

Actinic keratoses —AKs—are scaly patches on the skin that are typically caused by sun exposure. Although they are often benign, they do have the potential to turn into skin cancer. Ignoring AKs could be dangerous, so see your dermatologist if you develop a scaly patch...

What Happens to Untreated AKs?

You may have heard that the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage your skin, but you may not have realized how serious the damage can become. Actinic keratosis is a rough patch that grows on your skin as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun. It can also happen as a...

Creating an Actinic Keratosis Prevention Plan

Actinic keratosis, or AK, is a precursor to skin cancer. Although most AKs can be effectively treated by your dermatologist through laser treatment, cryosurgery, or removal of the lesion, preventing them from occurring gives you the best chance of avoiding skin...

What Does Actinic Keratosis Look Like?

Actinic keratosis is a skin lesion that is assumed to be precancerous. They can develop after years of unprotected sun exposure, and they might look relatively benign at first. Since it’s best to treat these lesions before they turn cancerous, patients should point...

Are You at Risk of Actinic Keratosis?

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous abnormalities that dermatologists often find on the skin of patients who have had many years of unprotected sun exposure. It’s possible for AKs to go away and then return within a few days or weeks. Anyone could develop an...