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Topical Therapy for Actinic Keratoses, II: Diclofenac, Colchicine, and Retinoids

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While countless individuals are diagnosed with AKs, research efforts have revealed an encouraging array of topical and semi-invasive treatment options that allow the dermatologist and patient to select a therapy that specifically suits the patient’s needs by balancing both therapeutic and aesthetic outcomes in accordance with the patient’s lifestyle. Topical treatments currently available to treat AKs offer the benefits of relative ease of administration and minimal incidence of severe adverse effects. More important, these novel and standard treatments allow dermatologists to alleviate the apprehension and inconvenience experienced by patients affected by these lesions.

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