Solar Keratosis

Solar keratosis

Also called Acnitic keratosis

Actinic keratosis is a scaly spot found on sun-damaged skin.

Solar keratoses are very common on sites repeatedly exposed to the sun for example the backs of the hands and the face, most often affecting the ears, nose, cheeks, and scalp

Clinical features

Appears as flat of thick plaque

Complications

Cutaneous Horn

Squamous cell carcinoma

Diagnosis

Clinical

Management

Cryotherapy

Diclofenac gel bd

5 fluorouracil cream

Imiquimod cream

Photodynamic therapy

Shave, curettage and electrocautery

Surgical excision