Actinic Keratosis Treatment
Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common skin condition characterized by rough, scaly patches or lesions that develop on sun-exposed areas like the face, hands, and forearms. These precancerous growths are often a result of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. The damaged skin cells fail to properly repair themselves, leading to the accumulation of abnormal layers that manifest as rough, sandpapery spots. Regular sun protection are key in managing and preventing the development of actinic keratosis.
If you suspect you have a actinic keratosis that requires treatment please schedule an appointment or contact a member of our friendly team who will be happy to assist.
What is a typical treatment?
We use a Cryopen, a medical device that uses controlled sprays of nitrous oxide gas to freeze the actinic keratosis. This causes the cells in the lesion to die and over the coming days the actinic keratosis will scab and naturally fall off. Cryotherapy works well on these lesions however larger lesions may require several treatments to be fully removed. Your clinician will discuss this with you at your appointment.
Actinic Keratosis Treatment Prices
1 Actinic Keratosis | £70 per treatment
Any additional lesions + £25 per lesion per treatment. For example 2 lesions £95, 3 lesions £120
