Actinic Keratosis in Primary Care: Why Early Treatment Safeguards Older Adults
Actinic keratoses (AKs), or solar keratoses, are common pre‑cancerous lesions resulting from cumulative ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Particularly among older adults, these scaly, often asymptomatic patches are frequent—but potentially serious—findings in primary care. Why early treatment matters Guidance for UK primary careIn the UK, actinic keratoses are routinely managed in primary care unless red‐flag features or…
