Aktinische Keratosen

Heppt M, Steeb T, Szeimies RM, Berking C (2020)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

Hautarzt Springer Verlag (Germany)

DOI: 10.1007/s00105-020-04612-4

Abstract

Actinic keratoses (AK) are common precancerous cutaneous lesions in fair-skinned individuals as a result of cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Due to their high prevalence, AK account for a large disease burden, in particular in older persons. As AK may potentially progress into invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, guidelines recommend early and consequent treatment. Numerous lesion- and field-directed interventions with different efficacy and safety profiles are currently licensed in Germany. The appropriate intervention should be chosen together with the patient based on his or her motivation and expectations towards the treatment.

Authors with CRIS profile

Markus Heppt Department of Dermatology Carola Berking Lehrstuhl für Haut- und Geschlechtskrankheiten

Involved external institutions

Behandlungszentrum Knappschaftskrankenhaus Recklinghausen DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Heppt, M., Steeb, T., Szeimies, R.M., & Berking, C. (2020). Aktinische Keratosen. Hautarzt. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-020-04612-4

MLA:

Heppt, Markus, et al. "Aktinische Keratosen." Hautarzt (2020).

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