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Actinic Keratosis
Alternate Names : Keratosis - Actinic (Solar), Solar Keratosis, Sun-Induced Skin Changes - Keratosis
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Actinic Keratosis Symptoms & Signs
- Rough and dry textured skin lesion
- A macule, patch, or growth on the skin
- Limited to a discrete area (localized)
- Located on the face, scalp, back of the hands, chest or other sun-exposed areas
- Color gray, pink, red (erythematous), or the same color as the skin
- Surface is initially flat and scaly, then becomes slightly raised
- Surface texture becomes hard and wart-like or gritty, rough, and "sandpapery"; may develop a horn-like texture from overgrowth of skin keratin layer (hyperkeratosis)
Note: The skin lesion may be easier to feel than to see.
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• Definition
• Actinic Keratosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Actinic Keratosis Symptoms & Signs
• Actinic Keratosis Prevention
• Actinic Keratosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Actinic Keratosis Treatment
• Actinic Keratosis Prognosis
• Actinic Keratosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 4/15/2003
Reviewed By : Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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