actinic keratosis Flashcards

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1
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what causes actinic kertosis

A

long term exposure to sun light

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2
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what can actinic keratosis develop into

A

squamous cell carcinoma

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3
Q

who does actinic keratosis commonly affect

men or women

A

men

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4
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list 3 places of the body actinic keratosis can occur

A
face 
forehead 
chest 
arms
nose
cheeks 
upper and lower limbs
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5
Q

what does treatment of acetinic keratosis include

A

5-flurouracil

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