Actinic keratosis and premalignant skin damage.
Because of the prevalence of actinic keratosis and its significance if untreated, dermatology nurses must understand the clinical characteristics, etiologies, and risks of malignant transformation of these lesions.
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D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects