Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common skin condition characterized by rough, scaly patches that develop on sun-exposed areas of the skin. It is considered a precursor to non-melanoma skin cancers ...

A topical treatment combining calcipotriol and 5-FU shows promise in reducing premalignant lesions and lowering skin cancer risk by activating Th2 immunity.

Immunotherapy. 2012;4(9):939-945. Potential reasons for the observed improvement in outcomes in vehicle groups include the natural regression of AK lesions, variation in investigator-determined ...

With actinic keratosis ... such as the scalp in the case of balding men, the face, forearms, neck, or back of the hands. Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative, as around 60% of squamous ...

Your skin may become irritated and red during treatment with 5-FU. Imiquimod; you apply this topical lotion at home; it causes local immune cells to attack abnormal tissue and may be used to treat ...

for the lesion-directed and field-directed treatment of actinic keratosis of mild-to-moderate severity on the face and scalp. The company was founded on March 3, 2015 and is headquartered in ...

Because some actinic keratoses turn into skin cancer, Medicare covers their surgical removal. It also covers a range of treatment methods, including: Starting with the initial appearance of ...

In a new trial, the treatment — where a hand-held probe ... back of the hands and scalp. Actinic keratosis takes the form of small, scaly spots or keratoses, which are often rough to the touch ...

Once daily, 1 week AK lesion reduction from baseline: 28.8 Complete clearance: 0 AK lesion reduction from baseline: 62.6 Complete clearance: 18.1 <0.001 <0.001 In 5-FU group application, site ...