Current and emerging treatment strategies for the treatment of actinic keratosis

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Joshua M BerlinDermatology Associates, PA, of the Palm Beaches, Boynton Beach, FL, USAAbstract: Actinic keratoses are encountered by physicians worldwide on a daily basis. As these precancerous lesions can transform to skin carcinomas, it is important to understand the many available options to use as treatment. In recent years, new therapeutic options have emerged to treat this common condition. These treatments as well as a review of the literature of conventional therapies will be discussed.Keywords: actinic keratoses, squamous cell carcinoma, 5-fluorouracil