benign skin conditions

Question 1

what is actinic keratosis?

Answer 1

1. indicate chronic sun damage

Question 2

how does actinic keratosis progress?

Answer 2

1. regress spontaenously

2. may progress to SC

Question 3

clinical features of actinic keratosis?

Answer 3

1. flaky and crusty kerotatic patches

2. presents on bald scalps, foreheads and ears

Question 4

mx of actinic keratosis

Answer 4

1. Efudix

2. Liquid nitrogen

Question 5

What is Bowen’s disease

Answer 5

premalignant lesion

3-5% progress to SCC

Question 6

clinical features of Bowen’s disease?

Answer 6

1. red scaly plaque
2. well defined
3. no raised edges

Question 7

tx of bowen’s disease

Answer 7

1. surgical excision/curretage

2. effudix

Question 8

what advice is given for sun protection?

Answer 8

1. recognise sun burn -
2. avoid strong sun (11am - 3pm)
3. Cover up
4. Factor 50
5. Avoid sunbeds