Actinic keratoses.
Actinic keratoses (AK) commonly occur in the caucasian population living in environments of high levels of sun exposure, and are considered to be a marker for chronic sun damage. This article reviews the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and current debate on AK as precancerous lesions. The various treatment options for AK, including combination therapy, are also discussed.
Chia
Alvin
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St George Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centre, Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia. alvin_chia74@yahoo.com.au
Moreno
Gilberto
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Lim
Adrian
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Shumack
Stephen
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000963:Antimetabolites / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D017679:Cryotherapy; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000963:Antimetabolites; D004008:Diclofenac; D005472:Fluorouracil