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Article: Researchers from Wake Forest University, Medical Department detail findings in actinic keratosis.
- Article from:
- Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week
- Article date:
- November 15, 2009
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According to a study from the United States, "The incidence of photodamaged skin and skin lesions of all degrees of severity, from actinic keratosis (AK) to skin cancers, has dramatically increased. actinic keratoses are pathologic, reflecting damage of essential skin cell functions and potentially progressing to invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The rate of progression is uncertain but may be as high as 10%."
"Because it is impossible to predict which AKs will progress, to SCC, all lesions should be treated. Options include topical therapies, cryotherapy, curettage, and photodynamic therapy. Unfortunately, many individuals do not seek treatment or avoid it ...