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Radiation therapy for widespread actinic keratoses
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
|July 23, 2011
Summary
Radiation therapy effectively reduced widespread actinic keratoses (AKs) in elderly patients, with 90% reporting high satisfaction and long-term remission. This treatment offers improved quality of life and fewer clinic visits.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Radiation Oncology
Background:
- Actinic keratoses (AKs) are common pre-malignant skin lesions.
- Widespread and resistant AKs pose treatment challenges.
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