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Published on: September 27, 2024
Therapies for actinic keratosis with a focus on cosmetic outcomes
Julien Lanoue, Timothy Do, Gary Goldenberg1
1Department of Dermatology, 5 E 98th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10029, USA. garygoldenbergmd@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a commonly encountered premalignant epidermal lesion that has a predilection to manifest on highly visible areas such as the face, head, and hands. Lesions may be cosmetically unappealing and have been reported to reduce patients' quality of life (QOL), but appropriate treatment can resolve these issues. In this article, we review the efficacy of the most commonly utilized treatments for AKs including topical medications, procedural modalities, and light-based therapies, and we discuss the relevant cosmetic considerations and outcomes.
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