05/26/2025
Let’s talk about something that looks harmless but isn’t:
That rough, scaly patch on your face, scalp, or arms that just won’t go away?
It could be an actinic keratosis (AK) — a precancerous skin lesion caused by sun damage over time.
Actinic keratoses are your skin’s early warning signs — and ignoring them can lead to squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.
The good news?
We have highly effective treatments, including:
• Topical medications like 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or imiquimod — creams that target damaged cells and clear them over a course of weeks.
• Photodynamic therapy (PDT) — a two-step process where we apply a light-sensitive solution to the skin, then activate it with a special light to destroy precancerous cells. It’s especially useful for treating multiple AKs on the face or scalp.
And let’s not forget the best treatment is prevention:
• Daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher
• Protective clothing & wide-brimmed hats
• Regular skin exams, especially if you’ve had years of sun exposure or a history of skin cancer
Your skin remembers every sunburn — even the one from 10 years ago.
So check your skin, protect it, and don’t ignore the signs.
And don’t we just love grandma Florence…making the Luxe Capri hat stylish decades ago 🤭
