A Review On Solar Keratosis: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention.
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Actinis Keratosis, more commonly known as Solar Keratosis, are cutaneous scaly lesions occurring on the sun exposed parts of the body and are caused due to increased cumulative sun exposure over a long period of time. Generally observed in fair skin people and people who have induced immunosuppression due to receiving certain treatments or therapies, Solar Keratosis are characterized by chromatic cell dysplasia. Although the diagnosis of Keratosis is done clinically, it is possible that other skin lesions can be mistaken for Solar Keratosis and vice versa. The ideal treatment for solar keratosis aims at detection and clearance of both clinical and sub-clinical lesions across the entire cancerous field. The treatment of Solar Keratosis is carried out by two methods: physical method & topical therapy. Physical methods include removal of lesions by methods such as cryotherapy, curettage and photo dynamic therapy, whereas the topical therapy includes usage of NSAIDS and anti tumour drugs. Fundamental to treatment of solar keratosis is usage of high SPF sunscreen, which is also known to reduce UV induced keratinocyte cell mutation and decrease the immunosuppressive effect of sunlight. The objective of present article is to provide a comprehensive review on solar keratosis, discussing its causes, features, diagnosis, available treatment methods and preventive measures for it. This article aims to provide insights to healthcare professionals and general public regarding this condition caused by prolonged sun exposure
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