Acitinic Keratosis

Exam Cram

• Aetiology: UV skin damage, early form of SCC

• Diagnosis: dry, scaly skin patch on inspection

• Mx

  • Observation

  • Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)

  • 5 FU Cream

  • Excision

References

1. Actinic Keratosis. NHS. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/actinic-keratoses/ (Accessed: 2024).

2. DermNET. Actinic keratoses (Solar keratosis): Diagnosis and Treatment — DermNet, dermnetnz.org. Available at: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/actinic-keratosis.