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Actinic Keratosis
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Actinic keratoses can occur on any area of skin that receives lots of sun exposure — like the face, ears, the scalp of bald men and the backs of the hands and arms. The lesion may be skin-colored, reddish-brown or yellowish-black. It may look like a raised bump or it may be flat. It may be scaly and dry — or not. The skin-colored lesions may be noticed more by touch because they tend to feel like sandpaper.
It's important to see a dermatologist as soon as you notice any new bump or mole, to get it checked out.
Medically reviewed by Tracy Shuman, MD, July 2005.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology. Department of Clinical Social Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology. Department of Clinical Social Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
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