Causes and Solutions for Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a very common skin problem in people who spend a lot of time in the sun. It is a precancerous skin lesion that manifests itself as rough patches on the skin. Actinic keratosis usually appears in areas that are commonly exposed to the sun: head, neck, arms and face.
This problem is usually diagnosed in older adults because it tends to develop quite slowly. This is why it is important to treat actinic keratosis as soon as it is diagnosed, because if it is not, the lesions will begin to grow.
Knowing How to Prevent Actinic Keratosis
You can prevent this type of skin condition by taking precautionary measures and protecting your skin from the sun. It is vital that you learn how to limit your skin's exposure to the sun. The best way to keep your skin protected is by wearing sun block or sunscreen and reapplying it frequently.
You can also protect your skin by wearing protective gear like wide brimmed hats and long sleeve shirts. Look for shady places to rest if you plan on staying outside for extended periods of time. You should also stay away from tanning beds and tan accelerating products.
You can identify actinic keratosis skin by the appearance of dry or scaly patches of skin. These lesions can be totally flat or slightly raised and range in color from pink to red to brown.
They are also relatively small and may itch or burn. Removing one of these patches will not remove the problem. Without real treatment, the lesions will only grow back.
By limiting your exposure to the sun, actinic keratosis lesions will begin to subside. However, they will grow back when you increase your exposure to the sun. If you suspect, at any point, that you may have actinic keratosis, consult with your doctor.
Know How to Treat Actinic Keratosis
The first step to treating actinic keratosis usually begins by limiting the person's exposure to the sun. Then the doctor will indicate the best type of treatment for that person by removing a lesion and sending it be biopsied.
Depending on the results, the doctor may indicate cryosurgery or dermabrasion to remove the lesions or topical chemotherapy drugs to treat the lesions. He or she may also prescribed drugs that help the immune system reject precancerous growths.
BIOSKINTREATMENT is a natural skin care product that can help you deal with damaged skin and prevent actinic keratosis. By using BIOSKINTREATMENT in conjunction with reducing your exposure to the skin, you can get a well rounded actinic keratosis treatment that is made up of natural ingredients - such as snail serum - that make it effective yet gentle enough to use on all types of skin.
Published February 15th, 2010
Filed in Skin Care
