title: Management of actinic keratoses.
abstract: Actinic keratoses are quite common. Since they represent the initial stage in the evolution of squamous cell carcinoma, recognition and treatment are important. Recently, new treatment modalities have become available including immune modulators, photodynamic therapy, and topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents.
authors: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
authors: Pearon G
authors: PG
authors: Lang
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003452:Cryosurgery; D003869:Dermabrasion; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077271:Imiquimod; D007642:Keratosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004008:Diclofenac; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D000077271:Imiquimod; D005472:Fluorouracil