Journal of Clinical Review & Case Reports(JCRC)
ISSN: 2573-9565 | DOI: 10.33140/JCRC
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Double Prevention of Skin Cancer: Primary and Secondary Forces United Against Actinic Keratosis
Abstract
Zainab Al-Nasser
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are clinically defined as scaly erythematous plaques that develop on sun-damaged skin after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation [1]. They are mainly seen on sunexposed areas including the face, neck, scalp and extremities [2]. The importance of diagnosing AKs lies in their ability to transform to cancer, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) specifically [3]. Protecting the skin from harmful UV radiation is an incontrovertible fact that has been proven to be effective in preventing AKs by reliable studies [4].