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Actinic Keratosis Before & After
A documented actinic keratosis result from a patient of this practice. Actinic keratoses are rough, scaly patches caused by years of sun exposure — they are precancerous, so treating them matters. Sun-damaged areas like the scalp are often treated as a field rather than one spot at a time. These are clinical photographs; the skin heals over the weeks that follow, and results vary by individual. A consultation is required.
Scalp Field Treatment
About These Results
The photos above are from a patient treated at this practice. Because actinic keratoses are precancerous, they are evaluated and treated to lower the risk of progression — field treatments such as cryotherapy or topical therapy address visible and early lesions across a sun-damaged area. The treated skin looks irritated at first and settles over the weeks that follow. A changing or atypical spot should always be evaluated; learn more about skin cancer screening, or browse the full before & after gallery. Results vary; a consultation is required.
Have a rough or scaly spot checked.
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