Actinic keratosis
Alternate Names : Solar keratosis, Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis, Keratosis - actinic (solar)
Symptoms & Signs
- Rough and dry skin lesion
- Patch or growth on the skin
- Limited to one area (localized)
- Located on the face, scalp, back of the hands, chest, or other sun-exposed areas
- Gray, pink, red (erythematous), or the same color as the skin
- Begins as flat and scaly areas
- Later develops a hard and wart-like or gritty, rough, and "sandpapery" surface -- may develop a horn-like texture
The skin lesion may be easier to feel than to see.
Diagnosis & Tests
The health care provider makes the diagnosis based on the appearance of the skin growth. A skin biopsy may reveal any cancerous changes, if they occur.
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