Learn more about Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis is very common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun. It is a precancerous skin lesion that manifests itself as rough patches on the skin. Actinic keratosis usually appears in areas that are commonly exposed to the sun: head, neck, arms and face.
This problem is most often seen in older adults because it takes a while to develop. This is why you should treat actinic keratosis as soon as it is diagnosed or it will continue to grow.
Knowing How to Prevent Actinic Keratosis
You can prevent this type of skin condition by taking precautionary measures and protecting your skin from the sun. It is vital that you learn how to limit your skin's exposure to the sun. Wearing sun block or sunscreen and reapplying it frequently is the best way to keep your skin protected.
Wearing protective gear like wide brimmed hats and long sleeve shirts will protect your skin and reduce your chances of developing actinic keratosis. Look for shady places to rest if you plan on staying outside for extended periods of time. You should also avoid tan accelerating products and tanning beds.
You can identify actinic keratosis skin by the appearance of dry or scaly patches of skin. These lesions can be totally flat or slightly raised and range in color from pink to red to brown.
They are also relatively small and may itch or burn. Removing one of these patches will not remove the problem. Without real treatment, the lesions will only grow back.
You can, however, make the lesions subside by limiting your exposure to the sun. However, they will grow back when you increase your exposure to the sun. It is vital to consult with your doctor if you have any of these symptoms or suspect that you may have actinic keratosis.
How to Treat Actinic Keratosis
The first step to treating actinic keratosis usually begins by limiting the person's exposure to the sun. The doctor will then remove a lesion and send it be biopsied so that he or she can determine the best type of treatment for that person.
Depending on the results of the biopsy, the doctor will either indicate cryosurgery or dermabrasion. In some cases topical chemotherapy drugs may also be used to treat the lesions. Sometimes prescribed drugs may be used to help the immune system reject precancerous growths.
BIOSKINTREATMENT is a natural skin care product that can help you deal with damaged skin and prevent actinic keratosis. By using BIOSKINTREATMENT in conjunction with reducing your exposure to the skin, you can get a well rounded actinic keratosis treatment. Its unique composition of natural ingredients, such as snail serum, make it effective yet gentle enough to use on all types of skin.
Published February 15th, 2010
Filed in Skin Care
