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What does actinic keratosis usually look like?

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Scaly red papules: Actinic keratosis is a premalignant lesion that over time can evolve into squamous or basal cell carcinomas. They are usually small persistent crusty or scaly pink-red bumps. These are typically treated with liquid nitrogen destruction or topical creams such as Efudex or aldara (imiquimod).

Answered 5/7/2016

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Red and scaly: Actinic keratoses can appear red, scaly, slightly brown, or very crusty. Some may occasionally bleed, but this is usually a sign that it has progressed to a cancerous lesion.

Answered 9/28/2016

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