Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/actinic-keratosis-treatment-8401123
Description: WEBNov 17, 2023 · Diclofenac sodium gel. Apply the gel twice daily for a minimum of two to three months. Imiquimod cream. Often used for the face, this can be applied once or twice weekly for 12 to 16 weeks. Tirbanibulin ointment. Used for face and scalp actinic keratosis, applied for five days straight, then discontinued.
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Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-cancer/how-to-remove-actinic-keratosis-at-home
Description: WEBNov 7, 2022 · Diclofenac sodium gel (Solaraze, Cambia, Voltaren) is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can help treat actinic keratosis. It’s not clear why it helps reduce the...
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Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/actinic-keratosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354975
Description: WEBDec 17, 2022 · If you have several actinic keratoses, your health care provider might prescribe a medicated cream or gel to remove them, such as fluorouracil (Carac, Efudex others), imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara) or diclofenac. These products might cause inflamed skin, scaling or a burning sensation for a few weeks.
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Link: https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/actinic-keratosis/actinic-keratosis-treatment-options/
Description: WEBTopical creams, gels and solutions are prescribed for use in patients with numerous or widespread actinic keratoses. The physician applies these creams and gels directly to affected areas of the skin to treat visible and invisible lesions with minimal risk of scarring. Approved medications. 5-fluorouracil (Carac®, Efudex®, Fluoroplex®)
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Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/topical-treatment-helps-prevent-actinic-keratosis-from-developing-into-skin-cancer-2019053016725
Description: WEBMay 30, 2019 · Topical imiquimod cream stimulates a local immune response in the skin, leading to destruction of the actinic keratosis cells. It can be applied at home and is typically used two to three times a week for up to 16 weeks, making this a longer course of treatment compared to topical fluorouracil.
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Link: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/actinic-keratosis-treatment
Description: WEBFeb 23, 2022 · Should you have an AK, an accurate diagnosis and treatment can: Reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. Get rid of an AK, replacing it with new, healthy-looking skin. Help ease symptoms, such as itch, pain, or tenderness. Most people who have AKs (or think they may have an AK) see a dermatologist.
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Link: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-actinic-keratosis-basics
Description: WEBMay 26, 2023 · Actinic keratoses (the plural of actinic keratosis) or solar keratosis describes patches or lesions on the outer layer of your skin that are caused by too much exposure to the ultraviolet...
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Link: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/basal-and-squamous-cell-skin-cancer/treating/actinic-keratosis.html
Description: WEBTreatment options include topical creams, gels, or ointments such as fluorouracil (5-FU), tirbanibulin, imiquimod, or diclofenac. These treatments destroy the affected area of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, which usually cures actinic keratosis.
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Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14148-actinic-keratosis
Description: WEBDec 4, 2020 · Actinic keratosis (AK) is a skin disorder that causes rough, scaly patches of skin. Another name for AK is solar keratosis. AK is a type of precancer, which means that if you don’t treat the condition, it could turn into cancer. Without treatment, AK can lead to a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Advertisement.
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Link: https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/actinic-keratosis
Description: WEBThere are several ways to treat AK, including: Topical destruction: AK primarily affects the top layer of the skin, so when the patient has only one or a few isolated growths, the dermatologist will usually destroy that area of the skin.
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