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Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) Prevention

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Solar Keratosis Dos and Don'ts: Tips and Prevention

What you should do for Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)

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Use a sunscreen of an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30. The higher the number of SPF, the more protection it gives from the sun because exposure to UV radiation triggers

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Checking your skin regularly is important to avoid the progression of actinic keratosis into squamous cell cancer. 10% of actinic keratosis might progress to become squamous

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For extra protection from the sun wear UV protective clothing such as a broad brim hat or a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) sun shirt. These can protect from UV radiation coming

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What you should avoid for Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)

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Avoid UV exposure especially between 11am and 3 pm because this is when the sun is the strongest. The UV radiation exposure can damage the DNA inside the skin cells, thus causing

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Tanning beds are considered dangerous as they might cause cancer. This is- because they damage the DNA inside the skin cells in the same way UV radiation does. Hence, avoiding

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