Oral Pathology – ACTINIC KEATOSIS notes!
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ACTINIC KERATOSIS
ACTINIC KERATOSIS
Learning objectives
Learning objectives
1.Over view of Actinic keratosis
2.Symptoms and diagnosis
3.Treatment and management
ACTINIC KERATOSIS
ACTINIC KERATOSIS
Actinic keratosis is a the UV light induced lession of the skin that may be progressive to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. It is by far the most common lession with malignant potential to arise on the skin.
Most commonly appears on areas of the skin that frequently exposed to the sun such as
Most commonly appears on areas of the skin that frequently exposed to the sun such as
.face
.ears
.bald scalp
.necks
.back of the fore arms
Risk factor of actinic keratosis
Light skin type
Advanced age
Genodermatoses
Chronic inflammation
Suppresive immune system
Symptoms include
Symptoms include
Rough, dry, or scaly patch of skin
Flat to slightly raised patch or bump on the skin
Hard, wart like surface
Color variations
Itching, burning, bleeding, or crusting
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Its diagnosis typically made through visual examination by a health care provider on patient skin.If there is uncertainity biopsy may be recommended to confirm diagnosis
Treatment and management
Treatment and management
Treatment
.Medication; topical creams of gels like fluorouracil, imiquimoid or diclofenac may be prescribed to remove multiple actinic keratosis
2.surgical and other procedure >Cryotherapy(freezing) liquid nitrogen is used to freeze and remove actinic keratosis
Scraping(curettage ) with electrosurgery; is an electric current to destroy effected tissue.
Scraping(curettage ) with electrosurgery; is an electric current to destroy effected tissue.
Laser therapy; devises are used to destroy AK patches allow the new skin formation.
3.Other treatment;
Chemical peels dermabrasion are addition option for treating AK
Management:
Management
Regular follow up appointment with your health provider are recommended even after treatment for monitoring any signs of recurrence or progression of skin cancer
Sun protection measures such as wearing sun screen, protective cloth, avoiding excessive sun exposure are crucial in managing Aks and preventing further demage
Additional Study Notes
Supplementary learning: For each oral lesion or condition, revise the definition, common site, causes or associated factors, clinical appearance, important differential features, investigations where relevant, complications and general management principles within the learner’s scope.
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