Actinic keratoses, also known as solar keratoses or sun spots, are rough, scaly patches of skin appearing in sun-exposed areas. They are pre-cancerous, and are a sign of excessive UV exposure. Sometimes, they can turn into a type of skin cancer called a squamous cell carcinoma.
Treatment options include liquid nitrogen or cryotherapy, creams such as 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod, and diclofenac, and photodynamic therapy.
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Goldenberg G, Perl M. Actinic keratosis: update on field therapy. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(10):28-31.
Ibrahim SF, Brown MD. Actinic keratoses: a comprehensive update. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2009 Jul;2(7):43-8.
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