Skin Conditions We Treat
Actinic Keratoses (Pre-Cancerous lesions)
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are dry, scaly, rough skin lesions found on chronically sun exposed areas of the body such as the face, ears, scalp, hands, arms and legs. These can be the first step in developing skin cancer.
You are more likely to develop AKs if you:
- Have fair skin, blue or green eyes, or blond or red hair
- Had a kidney or other organ transplant
- Take medicines that suppress the immune system
- Spend a lot of time each day in the sun (for example, if you work outdoors)
- Had many severe sunburns early in life
It is important to treat Actinic Keratoses so they do not develop into skin cancer. We have many methods to treat actinic keratoses including cryosurgery, surgical removal, photodynamic therapy (blu-lite treatment) and topical chemotherapy creams. Please call us to schedule a consultation if you think you have actinic keratoses or are concerned about any skin lesions: 360-254-5267.
Actinic Keratoses (Pre-Cancerous lesions)
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are dry, scaly, rough skin lesions found on chronically sun exposed areas of the body such as the face, ears, scalp, hands, arms and legs. These can be the first step in developing skin cancer.
You are more likely to develop AKs if you:
- Have fair skin, blue or green eyes, or blond or red hair
- Had a kidney or other organ transplant
- Take medicines that suppress the immune system
- Spend a lot of time each day in the sun (for example, if you work outdoors)
- Had many severe sunburns early in life
It is important to treat Actinic Keratoses so they do not develop into skin cancer. We have many methods to treat actinic keratoses including cryosurgery, surgical removal, photodynamic therapy (blu-lite treatment) and topical chemotherapy creams. Please call us to schedule a consultation if you think you have actinic keratoses or are concerned about any skin lesions: 360-254-5267.
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