Actinic Keratosis | Granite Bay Dermatology & Laser Center
Actinic Keratosis (AK) is a common precancerous growth on the skin caused by sun exposure. It appears as a dry, scaly patch or bump which is localized on the face, scalp, back of the hands, arms, chest or other sun-exposed areas. The color can appear as white, pink, red, or the same color as the skin. Sometimes the skin lesion may be easier to feel than to see. This lesion usually develops from chronic sun exposure and has the risk of developing into a particular type of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma.
Contact Granite Bay Dermatology & Laser Center at (916) 773-3376 or complete our online form to schedule your consultation today! We are dedicated to serving patients in the Roseville, Granite Bay, Sacramento, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Gold River, Elk Grove, and West Sacramento areas.
Actinic Keratosis Treatment in Roseville, CA
There are several treatment options available to treat AKs, Often different therapeutic modalities are combined, depending on factors such as the number of lesions, size and location. Common treatments include cryosurgery (freezing) with liquid nitrogen, topical medications, photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemical peeling, and laser treatments.
Sun protection with proper sunblocks and sun-protective clothing is important in the prevention of further damage, which can result in more AKs.
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Scott B. Hearth, MD, FAAD
Combining his medical knowledge, injection skills and artistic taste for beauty, Dr. Hearth’s priority is to understand his patients’ needs and goals and help them achieve the best results.
