A Case of Actinic Keratosis Treated with Topical Imiquimod.
- Author:
Eugene JEONG
1
;
Jeong Hoon LEE
;
Hyun Jeong PARK
;
Sin Taik OH
;
Jun Young LEE
;
Baik Kee CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. hjpark@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Actinic keratosis;
Imiquimod
- MeSH:
Actins*;
Cicatrix;
Cryotherapy;
Curettage;
Fluorouracil;
Humans;
Keratosis, Actinic*;
Laser Therapy;
Scalp;
Skin Pigmentation
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2004;42(9):1201-1204
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Actinic keratoses (AK) are premalignant lesions, which can develop into invasive squamous cell carcinoma(SSC). Therapies for AK include cryotherapy, curettage, topical 5-fluorouracil, laser therapy and so forth. All therapies currently prescribed can be painful and may result in scarring and changes in skin pigmentation. A potential new treatment modality for AK is the imiquimod (Aldara(R)), which can be applied by patients themselves. We reported a case of AK which was very extensive on the scalp of the old man, who was treated with topical imiquimod.
