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Actinic Keratosis (AK) are skin lesions resulting from overgrowth of atypical skin cells. They frequently appear as scaly reddened bumps on sun-exposed skin. AKs are precursors to squamous cell carcinoma and may progress to cancer although it is not common. Treatment is usually cryotherapy.
How do members experience actinic keratosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with actinic keratosis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for actinic keratosis*
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Actinic Keratosis (AK) are skin lesions resulting from overgrowth of atypical skin cells. They frequently appear as scaly reddened bumps on sun-exposed skin. AKs are precursors to squamous cell carcinoma and may progress to cancer although it is not common. Treatment is usually cryotherapy.
Common symptoms reported by people with actinic keratosis
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for actinic keratosis
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Got a question about living with actinic keratosis? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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