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2. Actinic keratosis - Wikipedia

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   Actinic keratosis (AK), sometimes called solar keratosis or senile keratosis, [1] [2] is a pre-cancerous [3] area of thick, scaly, or crusty skin. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Actinic keratosis is a disorder ( -osis ) of epidermal keratinocytes that is induced by ultraviolet (UV) light exposure ( actin- ).

3. Photodynamic therapy - Wikipedia

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   Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a form of phototherapy involving light and a photosensitizing chemical substance used in conjunction with molecular oxygen to elicit cell death (phototoxicity). [1] PDT is used in treating acne, wet age-related macular degeneration, psoriasis, and herpes. It is used to treat malignant cancers, [2] including head ...

4. Tirbanibulin - Wikipedia

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   Tirbanibulin, sold under the brand name Klisyri, is a medication used for the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) on the face or scalp. [4][5][6] It functions by inhibiting both tubulin polymerization and Src kinase signaling. [7] It is potentially effective in impeding the development of squamous cell carcinoma in situ.

5. Seborrheic keratosis - Wikipedia

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   Based on clinical examination, skin biopsy. Treatment. Electrodesiccation and curettage, cryotherapy. A seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous (benign) skin tumour that originates from cells, namely keratinocytes, in the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. Like liver spots, seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age.

6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   What it looks like: Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous changes to the skin caused by sun damage, explains Dr. Zeichner. “The rash feels like sandpaper when you run your fingers over it.”

7. Fluorouracil - Wikipedia

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   Fluorouracil has been given systemically for anal, breast, colorectal, oesophageal, stomach, pancreatic and skin cancers (especially head and neck cancers). [12] It has also been given topically (on the skin) for actinic keratoses, skin cancers and Bowen's disease [12] (a type of cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma), and as eye drops for treatment of ocular surface squamous neoplasia. [13]