Actinic keratosis
- Treat lesion burden + field cancerization
- Cryotherapy for isolated lesions
- Field therapy: 5-FU, imiquimod or related topical therapy
- Photodynamic therapy is another option
- Biopsy lesions suspicious for invasive SCC
- Sun protection reduces new lesions
Use at a glance
- Treat lesion burden + field cancerization
Treatment options
- Cryotherapy for isolated lesions
Other treatment options
- Field therapy: 5-FU, imiquimod or related topical therapy
- Photodynamic therapy is another option
Practical pearls
- Biopsy lesions suspicious for invasive SCC
- Sun protection reduces new lesions
Self-check
- What should be treated in Actinic keratosis?
lesion burden + field cancerization.
- What is used for isolated lesions in Actinic keratosis?
Cryotherapy.
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