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Actinic Keratosis Treatment
Although actinic keratoses are precancerous skin cells, they are typically treated in much the same manner as skin cancers, via the following procedures:
Although actinic keratoses are precancerous skin cells, they are typically treated in much the same manner as skin cancers, via the following procedures:
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Cryosurgery: freezing and killing precancerous cells
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Curettage: scraping away precancerous cells
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Electrodesiccation: killing precancerous cells with electricity
Treatments include:
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Picato (a natural anti-cancer agent found in an Australian plant)
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5-fluorouracil (Efudex and Carac)
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Imiquimod (Aldara and Zyclara)
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Solaraze, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory gel
Actinic Keratosis Causes
There are several causes
of Actinic Keratosis
Actinic Keratosis Symptoms
Learn the various
symptoms
We can help treat
Actinic Keratosis
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