actinic keratosis

Diagnosis Mostly the diagnosis is made clinically, i.e. on the basis of the symptoms and the visible and palpable findings on the skin. To confirm the diagnosis, a skin sample (biopsy) should be taken and pathological and histological examinations should be performed. A skin sample can also be used with an incident light microscope to … Diagnosis | Actinic keratosis

Forecast If actinic keratosis is detected and treated in time, the prognosis is generally good. Otherwise, it can develop into a carcinoma, i.e. a spinalioma or squamous cell carcinoma. It is also possible, for example after treatment with PDT, that the disease will recur (relapse). For this reason, constant follow-up examinations should be carried out. … Forecast | Actinic keratosis