Actinic Keratosis
For Residents
Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Much of a dermatologist's career will be spent treating actinic keratoses (AKs). Cryotherapy is the mainstay treatment of AK, and for most...
Original Research
What Is the Role of Field-Directed Therapy in the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis? Part 2: Commonly Used Field-Directed and Lesion-Directed Therapies
Actinic keratosis (AK) constitutes the initial epidermal lesion in a disease continuum that may potentially progress to invasive squamous cell...
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BRAF-Plus-MEK Inhibition Slows Melanoma
Aesthetic Dermatology
Photodamage Effectively Treated With Quasi-Ablative Approach
Major Finding: A quasi-ablative technique using a nonablative 1540-nm fractional laser resulted in a 50%-75% improvement in actinic keratoses and...
Original Research
What Is the Role of Field-Directed Therapy in the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis? Part 1: Overview and Investigational Topical Agents
Actinic keratosis (AK) constitutes the initial epidermal lesion in a disease continuum that may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC...
From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Cosmetic Clinical Indications for Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) arose as a method for treating actinic keratosis (AK) but also demonstrated a conspicuous side effect: beautification...
Conference Coverage
Economic Forecast: Rough Road Ahead for Dermatologists
Conference Coverage
RUC Predicted to Slash AK Reimbursement
News
Study Results Support Ingenol Mebutate's AK Effectiveness
Major Finding: In patients with facial or scalp lesions, 42.2% who used ingenol mebutate gel achieved complete clearance at 2 months, compared...