Actinic Keratoses Flashcards
What another term for actinic keratoses?
Solar keratoses
What is actinic keratoses?
They are defined as skin lesions, which develop as a consequence to chronic sun exposure
Are actinic keratoses premalignant?
Yes
What are the three characteristic features of actinic keratoses?
The lesions are pink/red/brown, small and scaly
The lesions are present on sun-exposed areas of skin
These lesions can increase in size over time, with increased sun exposure
What are the two conservative management options of actinic keratoses?
Sun Avoidance
Sun Cream
What are the three pharmacological management options of actinic keratoses?
Fluorouracil Cream
Topical Diclofenac
Topical Imiquimod
What is a common side effect of fluorouracil cream? What can be administered to treat this?
Red, inflammed skin
Topical hydrocortisone
What are the two surgical management options of actinic keratoses?
Cryotherapy
Curettage & Cautery
What is cryotherapy?
It involves freezing skin lesions through the administration of liquid nitrogen
What is curettage and cautery?
It is an electrosurgery in which a skin lesion is scraped off and heat is applied to the skin surface to stop bleeding and seal the wound
