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Am 90. avoided sun for 70 yr (hated my freckles). saw derm today for cryo of small aks and cutting of possible basal on nose. how do i clean skin now?

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Check ups & protecti: There is no way to "clean up" the skin. The best things to do is prevention by avoiding excessive sun exposure via using sun screen when you expect one to occur. The other thing to do is to have regular check ups with your primary care physician or dermatologist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Topical medications: Early superficial lesion can be brought to the surface with 5 fu cream , which comes in three strengths 5, 1' and .5 .This can treat the whole area at once and clear precancerous lesions. It does result in red mess for 1-2 months. A low fat diet has been shown in a study at univ of arizona to decrease new actinic keratosis. Laser resurfacing has a si i.Ar effec with li tied healing time.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Topical medications: Early superficial lesion can be brought to the surface with 5 fu cream , which comes in three strengths 5, 1' and .5 .This can treat the whole area at once and clear precancerous lesions. It does result in red mess for 1-2 months. A low fat diet has been shown in a study at univ of arizona to decrease new actinic keratosis. Laser resurfacing has a si i.Ar effec with li tied healing time.

Answered 12/20/2012

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