Why Isn’t My Actinic Keratosis Responding to Efudex?
Have you been religiously applying Efudex to your actinic keratosis lesions but after several weeks, nothing has happened? […]
How Fast Actinic Keratosis Turns into Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Actinic keratosis Though most squamous cell carcinomas were once actinic keratoses, most AK’s will not turn into cancer. However, it’s impossible to predict which lesions will eventually begin undergoing a malignant transformation. [...]
Can Actinic Keratosis Be Yellow & Resemble Seborrheic Dermatitis?
That patch of yellowish overgrowth of skin that you think has been seborrheic dermatitis all this time may actually be actinic keratosis, a precancerous lesion. […]
What Percentage of Actinic Keratoses Become Squamous Cancer?
There’s a percentage range of actinic keratoses turning into squamous cell carcinoma, which is why these seemingly harmless skin lesions should never be ignored. Furthermore, the appearance of very early squamous cell carcinoma can mimic [...]
Panicking Over a Diagnosis of Actinic Keratosis?
If you’ve just been diagnosed with actinic keratosis, you probably already know that this is precancer and may be panicking. […]
Actinic Keratosis Mimicking Seborrheic Dermatitis
If a dermatologist tells you the rough red or pink patches on your face are seborrheic dermatitis, beware: They may be actinic keratosis mimicking the more benign condition. […]
Can Skin Cancer Come and Go?
The answer to the question if skin cancer can come and go is rather tricky. Skin cancer coming and going would refer to malignant cells being there one day and then withering away shortly after [...]
Persistent Red Rash on Cheeks: Doctor Explains
“The development of a rash on the cheeks, indicated by bumps, swelling and redness to the skin, is the result of the body’s natural inflammatory reaction,” says Dr. Jennifer Gordon, who is board certified by [...]
Can Scabs on Your Scalp Be Cancer?
Scabs on your scalp, even just a single one, can be cancer, says Dr. Janet Prystowsky, a board certified dermatologist in New York, NY, with over 25 years’ experience. “The most dangerous scab you can [...]
Tanning & Teens: Skin Problems from Actinic Keratosis
Yes, that deep bronze or golden tan on your young body looks awesome, but here’s a big question: Why would actinic keratoses ignore you when it’s time to aggravate an adult who used to worship [...]
Actinic Keratosis Appearance vs. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Actinic keratoses and squamous cell carcinoma can look similar; in fact, an actinic keratosis can turn into a squamous cell carcinoma. Some doctors even believe they are one and the same, just at different points along [...]
Actinic Keratosis Prevention with Retin A ?
Actinic keratosis is a so-called precancerous lesion caused by sun damage. Can these lesions be prevented with application of retin A? Retin A is also known as retinoic acid. To find out if retin A [...]