Dermatology · UKMLA & AKT

Actinic keratosis

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  • Actinic keratosis (AK) = focal keratinocyte dysplasia confined above the basement membrane, caused by cumulative UV-induced DNA damage. Basement membrane intact - not yet invasive SCC.

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