For those who are fond of staying under the sunshine for long hours, they may be at risk for keratosis.
Actinic keratoses refer to small patches which develop on one’s skin characterized by being rough or uneven and are caused by over-exposure to the sun. This condition (aka solar keratosis) typically appears in fair-complexioned people who have chosen to be out in the sunshine for years. In diameter, the spots can measure between two to 6 millimeters. Usually reddish in appearance, the patches feel rough to the touch. Scales that are yellow or white may frequently appear on the surface of the spots. The trouble with keratoses is that they can cause soreness when clothing rubs on them or if you touch them with your hand.
The keratoses are usually seen on the person’s face, scalp, and nape. It is also possible to develop keratoses on one’s forearms as well as the top side of the hands. All of these are areas that receive the most sunshine. What is alarming about having a keratosis is that it has the tendency to be precancerous. Precancerous means that any actinic keratosis can become skin cancer. An actinic keratosis can be quickly diagnosed by medical professionals simply by examining the growth up close. Because of this, people who notice some sort of unusual growth on their skin must visit a doctor to have it checked if it is precancerous.
Always better than the cure, prevention must always be given importance when it comes to skin problems. And the best way to prevent keratosis from occurring as well as to treat it, is through minimizing the time that one spends under the sun’s direct rays. If you already have these spots, keratosis removal can solve your problem. Among the forms of keratosis treatment, we have the photodynamic therapy, diclofenac therapy, 5-fluorouracil therapy, imiquimod therapy, cryosurgery as well as cutting or burning of the keratoses.
Once you have received keratosis treatment for your condition, it is best that you make it a point to visit your doctor at least annually. If any suspicious changes appear with your old keratoses, that may be one sign of cancer, something that is best diagnosed as early as possible. And lastly, a good piece of advice: once you have experienced keratosis, avoid excessive exposure to the sun to lessen the chances of the spots to come back.
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