This is a comment on network meta-analysis that evaluated the ranking of treatments for actinic keratosis outside head and neck. The results limited number heterogeneous studies contrast with in neck area. extent to which these can be generalized larger treatment fields or areas extensive field cancerization uncertain.

Actinic lichen planus (ALP) is a distinct variant of lichen planus mainly involving teenagers with an Asian racial profile. Three clinical types of ALP have been described: annular, pigmented, and dyschromic. We report an ALP with unusual presentation in a 56-year-old woman with no relevant medical history, which was clinically suggestive of actinic keratosis. Histological findings refined the ...

Actinic keratosis represents the earliest manifestation of non-melanoma skin cancer. Because of their risk of progression to invasive squamous cell carcinoma, an earlier diagnosis and treatment are mandatory. Their diagnosis sometimes could represent a challenge even for expert dermatologists. Dermoscopy, confocal laser microscopy and optical coherence tomography could help clinicians in diagno...

Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common dermatologic condition in which hyperplastic epidermal lesions develop in response to excessive and chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. If left untreated, AK can progress to squamous cell carcinomas of the skin. Incidence is rising worldwide as a result of the progressive aging of populations and an increase in lifetime cumulative exposure to UV ra...

introduction recently topical 3% diclofenac is commonly used to treat actinic keratosis (ak). it is proposed that it may also have a potential effect on hair growth. case presentation three male patients were visited in the dermatology department and received treatment with topical 3% diclofenac gel because of scalp ak. all patients also had concomitant androgenetic alopecia (aga). during the f...