5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)

5-FU is a topical chemotherapy medication that works by disrupting the growth of abnormal skin cells, effectively treating actinic keratosis.

Imiquimod

This immune response modifier stimulates the body's immune system to target and eliminate precancerous cells, making it an effective treatment option.

Diclofenac Sodium

Often used in combination with hyaluronic acid, diclofenac helps reduce inflammation and relieve discomfort associated with actinic keratosis.

Salicylic Acid

A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) known for its exfoliating properties, salicylic acid helps remove the top layer of damaged skin cells, promoting healthy skin regeneration.

Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen)

This procedure involves freezing and destroying precancerous skin lesions, triggering their removal as the treated area heals.

Ingenol Mebutate

Derived from the sap of the Euphorbia plant, ingenol mebutate is a topical gel that selectively kills abnormal skin cells while leaving healthy skin largely unaffected.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

PDT combines a light-sensitive medication with light exposure, targeting and destroying actinic keratosis cells in a controlled manner.

Tretinoin (Retin-A)

Tretinoin, a form of vitamin A, promotes skin cell turnover and can be used to treat actinic keratosis when applied topically.

Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA)

ALA is a photosensitizing agent used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) to sensitize actinic keratosis cells to light treatment.

Electrodessication and Curettage

This surgical approach involves scraping away the surface of the lesion with a curette and then applying an electric current to destroy the remaining abnormal cells.

Please note that the choice of treatment for actinic keratosis should be made in consultation with a healthcare professional, as the appropriate method may vary based on the extent of the condition and individual factors.