Aldara for actinic keratosis
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Recently received pathology report saying I have actinic keratosis. It is on my ear. While I await my follow up appointment with dermatological oncologist can anyone help me understand the result and share a similar experience if you have had...
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shave biopsy. "At Least Actinic Keratosis, ulcerated, deep and extending to peripheral margins.
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be fibrous papule of the nose, trichoepithioloma or actinic keratosis. Since it has been present for a long time without any change, so these possibilities need to be evaluated for which I suggest you to consult a dermatologist. Treatment is diagnosis specific.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Actinic keratoses are thickened, scaly, pre-cancerous patches of skin on the face and scalp, usually caused by too much sun exposure. Actinic keratoses are also known as solar keratoses. Aldara is used for several skin conditions. Your doctor will tell you where to apply Aldara cream, and how often and for how long to apply it for your condition.
Aldara should be applied just before bedtime and left on the skin for 6-10 hours. If your skin condition reappears you need to talk to your doctor.
Hello,
You have not mentioned your age but for such a patch, actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma needs to be ruled out. Actinic keratosis appears as rough, red bumps on the scalp, face, ears etc and may invade deeper in the skin to become a fully-developed squamous cell carcinoma. Hence this lesion can be a squamous cell carcinoma.
You need to get this examined and biopsied from a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be fibrous papule of the nose, trichoepithioloma or actinic keratosis. Since it has been present for a long time without any change, so these possibilities need to be evaluated for which I suggest you to consult a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Have blood tests for Celiac disease. It is getting to be very common, and it causes a very itchy skin condition in some people.
I've recently had colposcopy biopsies. The Lab reports came back high grade squamous cells, Vain III. I really dont understand it, but evidently the bad cells are thru 3 layers of the vaginal wall. My dr prescribed Aldara vaginally, twice a week for 12 weeks. I've had my 4th treatment, and I'm not having fun. Within 24 hours after teatment I am crying in pain, muscle aches, joint pain, my skin over my whole body hurts. I also have vaginal itching, burning, but its not that bad.
It is a form of cheilitis which is the counterpart of actinic keratosis of the skin and can develop into squamous cell carcinoma. Without biopsy, it is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis and hence I suggest you to get a biopsy skin done.
Leukoplakia is a white lesion that can't be removed simply by rubbing the mucosal surface. It may occur in response to chronic irritation from dentures or from tobacco use or pipe smoking, or it may represent dysplasia.
"Age spots" are normal, yes, but so is skin cancer. Benign age spots generally don't sting. You should have it checked out - but meanwhile, look up images online for "actinic keratosis" (a common precancerous lesion), basal cell skin cancer, and squamous cell skin cancer.
Actinic cheilitis is a form of cheilitis which is the counterpart of actinic keratosis of the skin. Without examination and biopsy, it is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis and hence I suggest you to get a biopsy skin done.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be actinic keratosis or some fibrous papule of the nose. Actinc keratosis is small, rough spot occurring on skin that has been chronically exposed to the sun. The other possibility is of a plain wart. Cutaneous viral warts are discrete benign epithelial proliferations caused by the human papillomavirus.
For several years, the skin on my hands periodically becomes degradated: the back of the palm gets very dry, the side of the fingers becomes irritated/red, and I get skin cracks on either side of the nails, on all fingers. I used to think this was due to some combination of cold weather and stress, but I'm beginning to doubt that. This conditions backs off when I apply skin moisturiser, but it keeps coming back regularly. Is this cause for concern?
Hello,
It is very difficult confirming a diagnosis without examination but it can be verruca vulgaris( common wart) or actinic keratosis(small, rough spot occurring on skin that has been chronically exposed to the sun).
Cutaneous viral warts are discrete benign epithelial proliferations caused by the human papillomavirus. Treatment includes salicyclic acid application,curettage and silver nitrate pencils and glutaraldehyde and formaldehyde preparations.
Hi,
A differential for this will be the common warts. Another will be actinic keratoses. The common warts are readily diagnosed. They are skin colored and they are a little rough on the surface. Actinic keratoses are more evident when they are palpated and the more severe forms may be found on sun damaged skin. The severe forms may present with yellow or grayish white scales.
Do you usually sunbathe or have prolonged exposures under the sun?
Hello,
The point that the dry patch if resistant to moisturizers should be evaluated is because it can be actinic keratosis. An actinic keratosis develops in areas of skin that have undergone repeated or long-term exposure to the sun's UV light, and it is a warning sign of increased risk of skin cancer. About 10%–15% of actinic keratoses eventually change into squamous cell cancers of the skin. Hence it requires evaluation by a dermatologist.
Actinic cheilitis is a form of cheilitis which is the counterpart of actinic keratosis of the skin and can develop into squamous cell carcinoma. Without biopsy, it is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis and hence I suggest you to get a repeat biopsy skin done because the earlier one showed dysplasia.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be fibrous papule of the nose, trichoepithioloma, cyst or actinic keratosis. Since it has been present for a long time without any change, so these possibilities need to be evaluated for which I suggest you to consult a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
hi, i have a mole in my genital area, went for biopsy and they rules out as benign keratosis, aldara cream was given and after a few applications the skin became red and sore. recently i had protected sex with condom with a woman, but the sore skin is at the base of the penis where the condom doesnt cover......will i contract syphillis by this manner? there are no chancre on her vagina.....i am just afraid of the juices.
Floaters started a few hours after that. I also had IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) on my face a had a few actinic keratosis lasered. Could any of these treatments cause the PVD? I wouldn't think so but it is just so weird that it all started on the same day.
Also, my retina doc explained the risk of retina tear and detachment and how I am at more risk for the first 3 months. He said that I could go ahead and go back to running now though. I am nervous about doing that.
i assumed it was a fungus, (Tinea Versicolor). i started to apply Head and Shoulders 10 mins a day for 4 days with lotrimin cream. The first day i applied the shampoo the patches turned redish and burning, ( it went away the next day) after the 4th day of treatment the scaling disapear.
i cant afford a Dermatologist visit. your opinion WILL BE VERY HELPFULL
what can this be??
can this be a fungus? or something else?
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