How Can I Protect From Actinic Keratosis?
1. Protection from the sun is the first thing to do. In addition to sunscreen creams, appropriate hats and sunglasses, it is necessary not to go out at noon during the day.
2. It is necessary to stay away from solarium salons that give artificial sunlight.
3. You can check your skin yourself every 6 months and consult your dermatologist in case of doubt.
Actinic keratosis is skin changes that reflect abnormal cell development on the skin, which is seen in the most sun-exposed areas due to long-term uncontrolled sun exposure. They are most commonly seen as patches with a rough surface. Actinic keratoses have a low risk of turning into skin cancer.
Where does actinic keratosis occur? It occurs especially on the sun-exposed face, ears, hands, arms, legs in women, and bald skin on the head of men with hair loss.
Where does actinic keratosis occur?
Especially on the sun-exposed face, ears, hands. It occurs on the balding skin on the arms, legs in women, and on the head of men with hair loss.
How does Actinic Keratosis look like?
Since it does not cause any discomfort, most people may not even be aware of it. Their appearance is in the form of a patch with a rough surface and sometimes flaking. There are often more than one. They can be red-pink, flesh-colored or colorless. It initially looks like a blemish. Sometimes they can be difficult to see with the eye, but when you touch them with your hand they give the impression of "sandpaper". When actinic keratoses are on the lips, they are called 'actinic cheilitis'. They cause dryness, cracks and flaking on the lips.
How is Actinic Keratosis diagnosed?
Your dermatologist can diagnose actinic keratosis by looking and touching. The diagnosis of actinic keratosis is confirmed by looking at it with a dermoscope.
How are Actinic Keratoses treated?
The indispensable step in the treatment of actinic keratosis is protection from the sun. Other treatment options that can be applied in addition to sun protection:
1. Cryotherapy 2. Curettage 3.Surgical treatment 4. Cream Treatments 5. Laser treatment.
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