Actinic Keratosis
Alternate Names : Solar Keratosis
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
The skin lesions of actinic keratosis start out as flat, scaly,
red patches. These patches are seen on areas of the skin that are exposed to
the sun. They are dry, horny, and rough. The lesions are often felt more easily
than they are seen. Sometimes the lesions may be tender or cause
itching.
The lesions grow slowly and range from 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter.
They may go away and return at a later time. Over time, the lesions may change
to wartlike white, hard crusts. Common locations for the lesions include:
backs of hands and forearms
bald scalp
face and ears
lips
neck
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