Actinic Keratosis Symptoms, Causes & More
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Diagnosing Actinic Keratosis & Forming a Treatment Plan
A physical examination is typically all a doctor needs to arrive at a diagnosis of actinic keratosis. They may also perform a skin biopsy by removing a small piece of skin from the affected area for analysis under a microscope to confirm their suspicions.
The treatment plan depends on the appearance and number of lesions, where they are on the body and other medical conditions the person may have. The doctor may decide to use more than one treatment method.
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