Actinic Keratosis
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Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly skin lesion that appears in areas exposed to the sun over the years, such as the face, ears, scalp, and backs of the hands. It is considered a lesion worth monitoring because of its link to accumulated sun damage.
How it appears: Small rough patches, reddish or skin-colored, that are sometimes felt more than they are seen to the touch.
Factors that contribute to it: Prolonged sun exposure, fair skin, and a history of sunburns.
Which specialist evaluates it? The dermatologist is the one who examines actinic keratosis and determines the most appropriate follow-up. If you notice persistent rough spots on sun-exposed skin, it is worth showing them during a visit for a careful review.
Data on 117 doctors who treat actinic keratosis
Which specialist treats actinic keratosis?
Actinic keratosis should be evaluated by a dermatologist, who determines whether treatment is needed given its potential to become malignant. Find dermatologists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in actinic keratosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is actinic keratosis?
Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly skin lesion that appears in areas exposed to the sun over the years, such as the face, ears, scalp, and backs of the hands. It is considered a lesion worth monitoring because of its link to accumulated sun damage.
Which doctor treats actinic keratosis?
Actinic keratosis should be evaluated by a dermatologist, who determines whether treatment is needed given its potential to become malignant. Find dermatologists.