{"id":2129,"date":"2019-06-05T17:46:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T17:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scfredesignpro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2129"},"modified":"2025-01-27T19:51:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T19:51:35","slug":"actinic-keratosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/actinic-keratosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Actinic Keratosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;small translation&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Translation:\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"\/international\/la-keratose-actinique\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2507\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/france-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/international\/aktinische-keratose\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2508\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/germany-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"\/international\/cheratosi-attinica\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/italy-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"Italian flag small icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"\/international\/gr-actinic-keratosis\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4172\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/greece-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/international\/queratosis-actinicas\/\">En Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Actinic Keratosis\u00a0<span style=\"color: rgba(50,63,74,0.65);\">Overview<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Common Precancer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;9\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;large&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Actinic keratosis (AK) is the most common precancer that forms on skin damaged by chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and\/or indoor tanning. Solar keratosis is another name for the condition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">AKs result from long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This means that if you already have an AK, you are likely to develop more\u00a0<i>actinic keratoses<\/i> (plural) in the future.\u00a0This puts you at a higher risk for skin cancer, since AKs can develop into <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/squamous-cell-carcinoma\/\">squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)<\/a>, a common and sometimes invasive form of the disease.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;page-nav&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What do actinic keratoses look like?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where\">Where do they appear?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#should\">Should I be concerned?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#need\">What do I need to know?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#think\">I think I have an actinic keratosis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;stat&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>It&#8217;s a fact: Actinic Keratosis is widespread<\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"big-stat\">58 MILLION<\/span><br \/>\nAmericans have one or more AKs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2110&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532456871168{background-color: #323f4a !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Risk Factors&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Factinic-keratosis%2Fcauses-and-risk-factors%2F|title:Actinic%20Keratosis%20Risk%20Factors||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Warning Signs&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Factinic-keratosis%2Factinic-keratosis-warning-signs-and-images%2F|title:Actinic%20Keratosis%20Warning%20Signs||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Treatment&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Factinic-keratosis%2Factinic-keratosis-treatment-options%2F|title:Actinic%20Keratosis%20Treatment||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What do actinic keratoses look like?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]AKs often appear as small dry, scaly or crusty patches of skin. They may be red, light or dark tan, white, pink, flesh-toned or a combination of colors and are sometimes raised. Because of their rough texture, actinic keratoses are often <strong>easier to feel<\/strong> than see. For photos, go to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/actinic-keratosis\/actinic-keratosis-warning-signs-and-images\/\">warning signs<\/a> page.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;where&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where do they appear?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]The lesions frequently arise on sun-exposed areas of the face, lips, ears, scalp, shoulders, neck and the back of the hands and forearms.\u00a0Another form of AK known as actinic cheilitis appears on the lower lip.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;should&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Should I be concerned?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Even though just 5-10 percent of AKs turn into skin cancer, the vast majority of squamous cell carcinomas start off as AKs. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to play it safe and see your dermatologist if you think you may have an AK.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;need&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What do I need to know?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AKs are evidence of sustained sun damage.<\/strong> Having them raises your lifetime risk for skin cancer. Since having one AK means that it\u2019s likely you have already developed more, this may translate into an especially elevated risk for developing an SCC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An untreated SCC can become invasive<\/strong> and even life-threatening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;think&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;I think I have an actinic keratosis. What should I do?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]If detected early, actinic keratoses can be treated before they develop into skin cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See your dermatologist<\/strong>, who can accurately diagnose the lesion and recommend an effective <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/actinic-keratosis\/actinic-keratosis-treatment-options\/\">treatment<\/a>. It\u2019s best to diagnose and treat AKs early, before they become cancerous. This is especially true for AKs that arise on the head or neck, where skin cancers may be more aggressive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protect yourself<\/strong> to help prevent further sun damage. Seek shade and <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/\">protect your skin<\/a> against UV exposure every day, even when it\u2019s cloudy, using <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/sunscreen\/\">broad-spectrum sunscreen<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/clothing\/\">sun safe clothing, hats and eyewear<\/a>. Avoid indoor tanning entirely and do not get sunburned.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<em><strong>Reviewed by:<\/strong><br \/>\nLeonard H. 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