Actinic Keratosis/Cutaneous Horn (Pre-Cancer) - Medtick
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Actinic Keratosis/Cutaneous Horn (Pre-Cancer)

What is it?

Small rough or scaly areas of skin due to exposure from the sun.

Cause

  • Sun exposure

Symptoms

  • Pink, red or brown patches in colour 0.5 cm -3 cm wide due to years of exposure to the sun mainly on head, face, neck, rim of ears and lower legs?
  • Rough to the touch, like fine sandpaper?
  • Sensitive to touch?
  • Rash/patches appears ugly and itchy?
  • Skin appears thick and appears like spikes or horns?
  • Patches treated reappear on other parts of body?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

General tips

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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