It is determined that approximately 58 million Americans have precancerous skin lesions called actinic keratosis. Actinic keratosis, sometimes referred to as “solar keratosis” due to its connection to sun-related skin damage, are dry and scaling patches that can be found on the skin. It is triggered by exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun or …
There are many skin conditions that can impact patients, which is why it is so important to have a trusted staff of dermatologists by your side. When you experience changes or growths on the skin, it is vital that you reach out to a dermatologist to have it examined and to get a proper diagnosis. …
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Many Fort Myers and Naples, FL men and women who notice a growth or skintag on their body may be concerned about skin cancer. However, in some instances, these growths may be diagnosed as actinic keratosis, and may still require treatment even if they are not cancerous. What is actinic keratosis? Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous …
At Harris Dermatology of Fort Myers and Naples, FL, men and women are welcome to speak to Drs. Brian, Ross, and Keith Harris about their skin needs. When patients are diagnosed with pre-cancerous lesions known as actinic keratosis, they often have a lot of questions. They also want to find out if there is a …
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