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	Skin Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
		Nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis often appear as a change in the skin.
		Tests or procedures that examine the skin are used to detect (find) and diagnose nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis.
		Actinic keratosis is a skin condition that sometimes develops into squamous cell carcinoma.
	www.cancer.gov /cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/skin/patient (772 words)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Actinic keratosis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth usually caused by sun exposure.
		Actinic keratosis occurs most commonly in fair skin, especially in the elderly and in young individuals with light complexions.
		Actinic keratosis itself is benign, but it may develop into skin cancer.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/000827.html (464 words)

	Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: actinic keratosis
		Actinic keratosis is a common premalignant skin lesion seen on areas of the body that have been exposed to sun.
		Actinic keratosis is caused by long-term exposure to the sun.
		Actinic keratosis can be prevented by using skin cancer prevention techniques.
	www.health.discovery.com /encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2307 (447 words)

	Actinic Keratosis - Treatment and Symptoms
		Actinic keratosis is a skin disease and the word is emerged from a greek words (ak-'ti-nik) which indicates that radiant energy has produced chemical changes and the word "keratoses" (ker-ah-TOE-sees) means the skin has become hard and callous.
		An actinic keratosis is a scaly or crusty bump that forms on the skin surface.
		Actinic keratosis are areas of calloused skin caused by chemical changes brought about by exposure to radiant energy, such as sunlight.
	www.skincare-products.info /skin-problems/actinic-keratosis.htm (498 words)

	Actinic keratosis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Actinic keratosis, also known as a solar keratosis, is a scaly or crusty bump that arises on the skin surface.
		Actinic keratosis can be the first step in the development of skin cancer, and, therefore, is considered a precancerous skin condition.
		Actinic keratoses have the potential to develop into skin cancers; therefore, treatment is indicated.
	skin-care.health-cares.net /actinic-keratosis.php (977 words)

	Actinic Keratosis
		Actinic keratosis is one of the most common sun-induced pre-cancerous skin lesions and precursor of squamous cell carcinoma as well as basal cell carcinoma cancer.
		An actinic keratosis is most likely to appear on the face, ears, scalp, neck, backs of the hands and forearms, shoulders, and lips - the parts of the body most often exposed to sunshine.
		The morphology of atypical cells in both actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma is identical.
	www.bioskinrepair.com /remodeling/actinickeratosis.html (1686 words)

	Actinic Keratosis-Topic Overview
		Actinic keratosis, also called solar or senile keratosis, is a precancerous skin condition that develops in sun-exposed skin, especially on the face, hands, forearms, and the neck.
		Actinic keratosis needs to be evaluated by a health professional, especially if the keratoses become painful, bleed, become open sores, become infected, or increase in size.
		Early treatment of actinic keratosis is recommended to stop the possible progression to a type of skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma).
	www.webmd.com /skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/Actinic-Keratosis-Topic-Overview (702 words)

	Actinic Keratosis - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment For Actinic Keratosis - Solar keratosis
		Actinic keratosis is a skin condition characterized by rough, scaly patches on the skin of your face, lips, ears, back of your hands, forearms, scalp and neck.
		Actinic keratoses are mainly due to long-term exposure to the sun in susceptible persons and may progress to squamous cell carcinoma.
		Actinic keratoses can generally be diagnosed clinically, but biopsy may be indicated to verify diagnosis or exclude underlying malignancies.
	www.bestincosmetics.com /skin-disorders/actinic-keratosis.htm (741 words)

	Pre Cancerous Skin Lesions - Actinic Keratosis or Keratoses. BIOSKINCARE
		Actinic keratoses is a crusty or scaly place arising in the skin.
		Actinic keratoses is pre cancerous, and therefore we recommend immediate treatment.
		The rate of transformation from skin lesion to skin cancer is debated, with approximately one in twenty-five individuals with actinic keratosis later reporting to have developed skin cancer.
	www.abateit.com /actinic-keratoses.htm (490 words)

	actinic keratosis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Actinic keratosis is a common premalignant skin lesion seen on areas of the body that have been exposed to sun.
		Actinic keratosis is caused by long-term exposure to the sun.
		Actinic keratosis can be prevented by using skin cancer prevention techniques.
	www.nuvudirect.com /patients/EncyclopediaXML/2307.htm (609 words)

	Skin Cancer: (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Actinic keratosis is a skin condition that sometimes develops into squamous cell carcinoma.
		Actinic keratosis is a skin condition that is not cancer, but sometimes changes into squamous cell carcinoma.
		Actinic keratosis is not cancer but is treated because it may develop into cancer.
	www.acor.org /cnet/258035.html (3085 words)

	Actinic Keratosis (A Precancerous Condition) - George Washington University MFA
		Actinic keratosis, also known as a solar keratosis, is a scaly or crusty bump that arises on the skin surface.
		Actinic keratosis can be the first step in the development of skin cancer, and, therefore, is considered a precancerous skin condition.
		An actinic keratosis develops slowly and most likely appears on the face, ears, bald scalp, neck, backs of hands and forearms, and lips.
	www.gwdocs.com /health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123661329.html (455 words)

	CareFair.com - Actinic Keratosis
		Also known as solar keratosis or senile keratosis, it is a premalignant condition of thick, scaly or crusty patches of skin.
		Actinic keratosis is caused by exposure to sun.
		The symptoms of actinic keratosis include dry and rough textured skin lesion with a patch, growth or macule on the skin which is limited to a distinct area.
	www.carefair.com /Skincare/Skin-Disorders/Actinic_Keratosis_86.html (396 words)

	Actinic Keratosis
		Ten actinic keratoses, 10 in situ squamous cell carcinomas, and 10 invasive squamous cell carcinomas were examined using the immunoperoxidase method with antigen retrieval for anti-p16(INK4a) antibody.
		All 10 actinic keratoses were positive for weak to moderate p16 staining in the lower third to lower half of the epidermis (especially the basal keratinocytes).
		Because the diagnosis of actinic keratosis (AK) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is not uniform and because such terms are not consonant with the nomenclature of other human epithelial malignancies, nomenclature revisions have been attempted.
	www.thedoctorsdoctor.com /diseases/actinic_keratosis.htm (8244 words)

	Skin Cancer - Actinic Keratosis - DermatologyChannel
		In actinic keratosis, early malignant cells are detected, and because they have not extended through the entire epidermis, they are fairly easy to treat.
		Actinic keratosis is seen primarily on the face, ears, scalp, chest, and hands, although they can occur anywhere there has been excessive exposure to the sun.
		Actinic keratosis on the lower lip presents as diffuse chapping that does not resolve, despite liberal use of petroleum jelly or lip balms.
	www.dermatologychannel.net /skincancer/actinic.shtml (699 words)

	Actinic Keratosis: A guide to Actinic Keratosis picture and treatment, actinic hypertrophic keratosis
		An actinic keratosis (AK), also known as a solar keratosis, is a small, rough spot occurring on skin that has been chronically exposed to the sun.
		Actinic keratoses generally measure in size between 2 to 6 millimeters in diameter (between the size of a pencil point to that of an eraser).
		Persistent, recurrent, or hypertrophic actinic keratoses may be removed by surgical excision or removed by scalpel with biopsy and curettage.
	beauty-cosmetic-guide.com /actinic-keratosis.htm (487 words)

	Actinic Keratosis- What is Actinic Keratosis?- Actinic Keratosis Treatments
		Actinic keratoses (AKs) are considered the earliest stage in the development of skin cancer.
		Actinic keratoses are found on chronically sun-exposed skin, most commonly on a fair-skinned person, middle-aged or older.
		However, it is never too late to initiate prevention of new actinic keratosis lesions in adulthood.
	www.elanmedispa.com /dermatologist-services/actinic-keratosis-treatment.asp (852 words)

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		Actinic keratosis is formed of abnormal cells which are confined to the top layer of the skin (epidermis).
		The prevalence of actinic keratosis in a study in Australia estimated that 40 to 50 % of the population 40 years and older is affected.
		If actinic keratosis is not discovered in time it carries the risk of developing into squamous cell carcinoma which is a rather aggressive and destroying skin cancer.
	skincancer.dermis.net /content/e04typesof/e157/e158/index_eng.html (1366 words)

	Actinic Keratosis - Skin diseases, conditions and procedures on MedicineNet.com
		An actinic keratosis (AK), also known as a solar keratosis, is a small, rough spot occurring on skin that has been chronically exposed to the sun.
		Actinic keratoses generally measure in size between 2 to 6 millimeters in diameter (between the size of a pencil point to that of an eraser).
		Those who develop actinic keratoses tend to be fair-skinned people who have spent a lot of time outdoors at work or at play over the course of many years.
	www.medicinenet.com /actinic_keratosis/article.htm (411 words)

	Guidelines of Care for Actinic Keratoses (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Actinic keratoses are mainly due to long-term exposure to the sun in susceptible persons and may progress to squamous cell carcinoma.
		Actinic keratoses can generally be diagnosed clinically, but biopsy may be indicated to verify diagnosis or exclude underlying malignancies.
		This modality may be appropriate for the treatment of actinic cheilitis (actinic keratosis of the lips).
	www.aadassociation.org /Guidelines/actkeratoses.html (1534 words)

	Actinic keratosis
		Actinic keratosis — This is a small, scaly patch of sun-damaged skin that has a pink, red, yellow or brownish tint.
		Actinic keratosis — An actinic keratosis appears as a persistent patch of scaly skin that has a pink, yellow, red or brownish tint.
		Also, because an actinic keratosis is a sign that you are at increased risk of skin cancer, your doctor will schedule regular follow-up skin examinations to check periodically for new areas of abnormal skin.
	www.dental.am /more.php?id=1745_0_10_0_M (1559 words)

	Neda Skin Solutions-Actinic Keratosis
		An actinic keratosis, also known as a solar keratosis, is a scaly or crusty bump that arises on the skin surface.
		A keratosis is most likely to appear on the face, ears, bald scalp, neck, backs of hands and forearms, and lips.
		Actinic Keratosis can be the first step in the development of skin cancer.
	www.nedermatology.com /education/actinic.html (918 words)

	Actinic keratosis
		Actinic keratosis is a skin condition characterized by rough, scaly patches on the skin of your face, lips, ears, back of your hands, forearms, scalp and neck.
		Patches or lesions caused by actinic keratosis usually are 1 inch or less in diameter and primarily are found on areas exposed to the sun, including your face, lips, ears, back of your hands, forearms, scalp and neck.
		Actinic keratosis may be the earliest form of squamous cell carcinoma.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00568.html (1428 words)

	Actinic Keratosis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous lesions of the upper layer of the skin, which may feel like sandpaper and appear slightly raised, rough, and dry.
		Actinic keratoses are the most commonly occurring pre-malignant skin growths and affect more than five million Americans.
		Actinic keratoses are most commonly treated using cryotherapy (freezing), but may also be treated with 5-flurouracil, which is a topical chemotherapeutic agent.
	www.drhensley.com /General/actinic_keratosis.htm (173 words)

	Actinic Keratosis Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
		An actinic keratosis is a skin lesion that is the consequence of chronic sun exposure.
		Actinic keratosis: A small rough spot on skin chronically exposed to the sun, precancerous, can develop into a skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, a process that typically takes years.
		Among the common forms of keratosis are actinic keratosis and senile keratosis.
	www.medicinenet.com /actinic_keratosis/glossary.htm (1298 words)

	Actinic Keratosis
		Actinic keratosis is a skin growth that is scaly and irregular in shape.
		Actinic keratoses are caused by repeated and prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
		Actinic keratoses appear as small, scaly growths on areas of the skin that have received sun exposure.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/a/actinickeratosis.htm (634 words)

	3D Health Animations - Diseases and Conditions - Actinic Keratosis
		Actinic keratosis (AK), or solar keratosis, or senile keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops in the skin when exposed to sun, hydrocarbons, and arsenicals and is more common in light-skinned people
		Actinic keratoses are small, noticeable, red-brown patches that don’t fade away and have a characteristic rough texture accompanied by itching and burning.
		Actinic keratosis can be prevented by avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun, wearing protective clothing, using sunscreen lotion and sun glasses and regular skin self-examination.
	www.healthscout.com /animation/448/50/main.html (235 words)

	Actinic Keratosis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The most common of sun-related skin growths is the actinic keratosis (translated: a sun-related horny growth).
		Actinic keratoses feel like sandpaper; they show up on the forehead, nose, and lips, and occasionally on the backs of the hands, corresponding to areas of high cumulative sun exposure (see photos.) Apart from their unsightly character, actinic keratoses are considered by most authorities to be precancerous.
		Actinic keratoses are treated by very brief application of liquid nitrogen, the same type of cryotherapy used to treat common hand warts.
	www.sfsu.edu /%7Eshs/skinclinic/actinic.htm (263 words)

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