ACTINIC KERATOSIS

Actinic keratosis (AK), sometimes called solar keratosis, is a scaly or crusty patch of skin that occurs on parts of the body that have been overexposed to the sun. It is a very prevalent condition with up to 50% of people over the age of 40 having at least one AK lesion. It is more commonly found in those..... What are actinic keratosis? How do I know if I have actinic keratosis? Who is at risk? What parts of the body are affected? Is actinic keratosis a kind of cancer? How is actinic keratosis diagnosed? What is actinic chelitis? more AK FAQs...