Actinic keratoses: Surgical and physical therapeutic modalities

Actinic keratoses: Surgical and physical therapeutic modalities

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are the most common epithelial premalignant lesions seen by dermatologists today. The vast therapeutic armamentarium for treating AKs can be roughly divided into 2 categories: topical and surgical/physical modalities. It is important for clinicians to be familiarized with the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cutis (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2003-05, Vol.71 (5), p.381-384
Hauptverfasser: YU, Thomas C, RAHMAN, Zakia, ROSS, Bonnie S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Cryosurgery
Dermabrasion
Dermatology
Dyskeratosis
Electrosurgery
Humans
Injuries of the skin. Diseases of the skin due to physical agents
Keratolytic Agents
Keratosis - surgery
Keratosis - therapy
Laser Therapy
Medical sciences
Phototherapy
Precancerous Conditions - surgery
Precancerous Conditions - therapy
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Skin Neoplasms - therapy
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:Actinic keratoses (AKs) are the most common epithelial premalignant lesions seen by dermatologists today. The vast therapeutic armamentarium for treating AKs can be roughly divided into 2 categories: topical and surgical/physical modalities. It is important for clinicians to be familiarized with the various therapeutic options for treating AKs and to deliver individualized treatments. This article will review the surgical and physical modalities available for the treatment of AKs.
ISSN:0011-4162
2326-6929