Retinoids for prevention and treatment of actinic keratosis [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2013 Actinic keratosis is a common cause of dermatological consultations and it presents a strong association with squamous cell carcinoma. Many substances are used for treatment and prevention, such as retinoids.
Mayra Ianhez +3 more
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A proposed scoring system for assessing the severity of actinic keratosis on the head: actinic keratosis area and severity index [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Actinic keratosis (AK) severity is currently evaluated by subjective assessment of patients. Objectives: To develop and perform an initial pilot validation of a new easy-to-use quantitative tool for assessing AK severity on the head ...
Arkachaisri +27 more
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Dermoscopy of Actinic Keratosis: A Systematic Review
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2020 Introduction: Dermoscopy is a tool that aids clinicians in the diagnosis of actinic keratosis; however, few diagnostic accuracy studies have determined its sensitivity and specificity for this diagnosis. Objective: Determine the diagnostic accuracy of
Karla L. Valdés-Morales +3 more
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Actinic keratoses show variable histological basal growth patterns - a proposed classification adjustment [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Common histological classification schemes of actinic keratoses (AK) do not evaluate growth patterns at basal epidermal aspects of AK. Until now, the importance of basal epidermal growth patterns of AK has not been studied. Objective: To
Dirschka, T. +6 more
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Intense pustular reaction during treatment of actinic keratosis with ingenol mebutate
Przegląd Dermatologiczny, 2015 Introduction. Actinic keratosis is a common diagnosis in dermatological practice. Lesions usually appear on senile skin or skin exposed to sunlight. As they can progress to squamous cell carcinoma, all lesions should be properly treated.
Dorota Jaśkiewicz-Nyckowska +2 more
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Innovative Agents for Actinic Keratosis and Nanocarriers Enhancing Skin Penetration [PDF]
, 2010 Actinic keratosis and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma are of increasing importance with aging and increased ultraviolet light exposure in Western societies. Efficient and well-tolerated therapy is still a matter of concern.
Höltje, H.-D. +3 more
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Accuracy of mobile digital teledermoscopy for skin self-examinations in adults at high risk of skin cancer: an open-label, randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Skin self-examinations supplemented with mobile teledermoscopy might improve early detection of skin cancers compared with naked-eye skin self-examinations.
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Dermoscopy and methyl aminolevulinate: A study for detection and evaluation of field cancerization [PDF]
, 2016 Actinic keratosis (AK) is a keratinocyte intraepidermal neoplasia UV light – induced that frequently appears in sun-exposed areas of the skin. Although historically AK was de fi ned as “ precancerous ” , actually it is considered as the ...
Anzalone, Alessia +9 more
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Childhood actinic keratosis in an albino transforming into squamous cell carcinoma
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2012 Actinic keratosis is a scaly, cutaneous lesion that is often seen in elderly patients. It is almost never seen in children and young adults. It develops on areas such as the face, ears and dorsa of the hands with chronic sun exposure.
Shubhangi V Agale +3 more
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Vitamin D levels in actinic keratosis: a preliminary study [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2018 : Background: Recent studies that investigated the effect of vitamin D on skin cancer risk have exhibited inconsistent results. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate vitamin D status in patients with actinic keratosis.
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