SKIN CANCER – ACTINIC KERATOSIS

Actinic Keratosis is considered the earliest stage in the development of skin cancer, hence the name “Pre-cancer”. They are small, scaly spots most commonly found on the face, ears, neck, lower arms, and back of the hands in fair-skinned patients who had a significant amount of sun exposure.

Dr. Green uses many different treatment options and tailors it to each and every case. Cryotherapy (Freezing) is usually the most common treatment that Dr. Green uses, as well as photodynamic therapy, topical chemotherapeutic agents, chemical peeling, dermabrasion, laser surgery, and even curettage.