Female: Precancerous growths called Actinic Keratosis are the second most frequent reason that Americans visit the dermatologist. Here we explore the options for treating Actinic Keratosis.
Female: At the first sign of the rough lesions that indicate Actinic Keratosis or AK it is important to seek treatment from the dermatologist. This is vital because untreated AK can become skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.
Although he is best known as our 41st President in 2002 George H. W. Bush became one of the millions of people who successfully seek treatment for AK. The former president underwent cryosurgery of lesion procedure to remove lesions on his face.
Standard treatment for AK can be put into two categories, surgical destruction and medical therapy. Common surgical destruction methods include cryosurgery, curettage, dermabrasion laser resurfacing.
Medical therapies include diclofenac sodium gel, imiquimod and topical chemotherapy. One of the newest treatment methods photodynamic therapy combines both medical and surgical therapies.
Photodynamic therapy is the destruction of affected cells using a combination of a medication and a light source. When undergoing photodynamic therapy a patient will start by applying topical medication.
Several hours later, a doctor will treat the affected area with a light source. The light interacts with the medication to destroy precancerous cells. The most common treatment for AK—
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