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Understanding Actinic Keratosis
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Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms?
Actinic keratoses can occur on any area of skin that receives lots of sun exposure -- like the face, ears, the scalp of bald men, and the backs of the hands and arms. The lesion may be skin-colored, reddish-brown, or yellowish-black. It may look like a raised bump or it may be flat. It may be scaly and dry or not. The skin-colored lesions may be noticed more by touch because they tend to feel like sandpaper.
It's important to see a dermatologist if you notice any new bump or mole, to get it checked out.
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