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Actinic Keratosis

Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, causes dry, scaly patches on sun-damaged skin. It is not usually serious, but a small chance of skin cancer means the patches need attention.

Efudex

Fluorouracil

5%

Fluorouracil cream for actinic keratosis and some skin cancers. It destroys precancerous and cancerous cells by blocking their rapid division.

From$36.40/ tubeView

Aldara Cream

Imiquimod

5% 250mg

Imiquimod cream for actinic keratosis and genital warts. It works by triggering the body's own immune response against the affected cells.

From$12.00/ sachetView

Key points

  • UVB damage to skin cells can lead to actinic keratoses, especially on areas exposed to the sun repeatedly.
  • Patches may feel rough like sandpaper and can range from skin-coloured to pink, red or brown.
  • Treatment options include prescription creams and gels, freezing, minor surgery and photodynamic therapy.

Medicines listed for Actinic Keratosis

The listed products contain Fluorouracil and Imiquimod. They are topical medicines in different classes used for actinic keratosis, also called solar keratosis. Efudex is supplied in a tube, while Aldara Cream is supplied in sachets.

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