Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common skin condition characterized by rough, scaly patches that develop on sun-exposed areas of the skin. It is considered a precursor to non-melanoma skin cancers ...

Immunotherapy. 2012;4(9):939-945. The percentage of patients achieving complete clearance of their AKs in the 5-FU group was 19, 28.2 and 52.6% in the 1-, 2- and 4-week treatment groups, respectively.

calcipotriol plus 5-FU offers an alternative approach to existing treatments, potentially broadening therapeutic options for patients with actinic keratosis and those at risk for SCC.

Your skin may become irritated and red during treatment with 5-FU. Imiquimod; you apply this topical lotion at home; it causes local immune cells to attack abnormal tissue and may be used to treat ...

With actinic keratosis (AK) diagnoses on the rise ... Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative, as around 60% of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) cases – one of the most common forms of ...