Title: The current options in the management of actinic keratosis.
Abstract:Actinic keratosis is a precursor for squamous cell skin cancer. Hence, it is important to treat. For single actinic keratoses, cryo surgery is recommended. For widespread actinic keratoses, imiquimod,...Actinic keratosis is a precursor for squamous cell skin cancer. Hence, it is important to treat. For single actinic keratoses, cryo surgery is recommended. For widespread actinic keratoses, imiquimod, photodynamic therapy (PDT) or 5-FU may be used. ''One-shot'' treatments are advocated as prolonged treatment over several weeks probably diminishes patient compliance. Consequently, cryo surgery for single actinic keratoses and PDT for widespread actinic keratoses should primarily be recommended.Read More
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-08-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['pubmed']
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