Actinic Keratoses

Actinic keratoses (AKs), often referred to as 'pre-cancers,' are rough, scaly patches or spots that develop on sun-exposed areas like the face, ears, neck, hands, and arms due to prolonged exposure to the sun's harmful rays. These lesions are a warning sign that skin cancer may develop if left untreated.

Think of AKs like “weeds in a garden” - if left unchecked, they can spread and take root, leading to more serious problems down the line. Our goal is to tend to them early on, removing them before their "roots" grow deeper and more difficult to treat. If left untreated, AKs can progress to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin cancer.