Actinic Keratosis - Info on Actinic Keratosis Symptom, Causes & Treatment

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are small, scaly patch of sun-damaged skin that has a pink, red, yellow or brownish tint color and is rough-textured patches which form on the outermost layer of the skin after years of exposure to ultraviolet rays, such as sunlight. Actinic keratoses, also known as solar keratoses. This type of skin disease does not go away unless it is frozen, chemically treated, or removed by a doctor. Many doctors consider actinic keratosis to be pre cancerous because it may develop into skin cancer.

An actinic keratosis develops in areas of skin that have undergone repeated or long-term exposure to the sun's UV light, and it is a warning sign of increased risk of skin cancer. You can reduce your risk of actinic keratosis by minimizing your sun exposure and protecting your skin from UV rays.