Actinic keratosis is not cancer but is treated because it may develop into cancer. Treatment of actinic keratosis may include the following:

• Topical chemotherapy.
• Cryosurgery.
• Electrodesiccation and curettage.
• Dermabrasion.
• Shave excision.
• Laser surgery.
• Photodynamic therapy.

Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's PDQ Cancer Clinical Trials Registry that are now accepting patients with actinic keratosis.

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