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Actinic keratosis (AK) is a precancerous skin growth caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or indoor tanning.
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It is the most common precancer that forms on skin damaged by chronic exposure to UV rays.
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Treatment options include cryotherapy, topical chemotherapy, laser surgery, and other treatments.
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Most actinic keratoses can be treated and cured.
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Summary
Actinic keratosis (AK) is the most common precancer that forms on skin damaged by chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and/or indoor tanning. Solar keratosis is another name for the condition.
AKs result from long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Actinic Keratosis - The Skin Cancer Foundation
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What is actinic keratosis? Also called solar keratosis, this is a precancerous skin growth caused by the sun or indoor tanning.
If you have an actinic keratosis (AK) on your skin, you have one of the most common skin conditions that dermatologists treat.
Actinic keratosis: Overview - American Academy of Dermatology
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Actinic keratosis Overview. An actinic keratosis (ak-TIN-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is a rough, scaly patch on the skin that develops from years... Symptoms. Actinic keratoses vary in appearance. ... It can be…
Actinic keratosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Actinic keratoses characteristically appear as thick, scaly, or crusty areas that often feel dry or rough. Size commonly ranges between 2 and 6 millimeters, but they can grow to be…
Actinic keratosis - Wikipedia
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