What is an actinic keratosis? Dermatologist explains common precancerous skin lesion
Actinic keratoses are very common precancerous skin lesions caused by long-term sun exposure. Dermatologists often find actinic keratoses during skin checks.
An actinic keratosis is not cancer. But if left untreated, over time, it can turn into skin cancer. Here, I’ll answer common questions about actinic keratoses, including what causes them and how they’re treated.
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