Care for the Management of Actinic Keratosis

Publication Date: March 31, 2021
Last Updated: November 1, 2023

Recommendations

UV protection

For patients with AK, we recommend the use of UV protection. (Strong, )
Remarks: UV protection may include sun avoidance, sun-protective clothing, and broad-spectrum sunscreen.
(Good Practice Statement)
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AK, Actinic keratosis; ALA, aminolevulinic acid; CO2, carbon dioxide; FU, fluorouracil; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; No, Number; PDT, photodynamic theraphy; UV, ultraviolet.

Overview

Title

Care for the Management of Actinic Keratosis

Authoring Organization

American Academy of Dermatology