Category: Actinic Keratoses

Are Those Sunspots?

Many patients come to our office with concerns of sunspots on their skin. It is one of the most common skin conditions that we diagnose. Sunspots are medically termed “actinic keratosis” (AK). Sunspots develop when the skin is damaged from UV rays or indoor tanning. They appear as dry, scaly and rough patches of skin…

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The 411 on Actinic Keratoses

Do you have patches of rough, dry or scaly skin? This could be a consequence of sun exposure called actinic keratosis. Actinic keratoses, more commonly called “sun spots”, is a very prevalent dermatological concern, but one that must be addressed. If left untreated, up to 10% of AKs develop into squamous cell carcinoma, the second…

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