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ingenol mebutate · Medicine question

Is actinic keratosis skin cancer?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Actinic keratoses are sun-damaged, dry or scaly patches. They are not usually cancer, but a small proportion may develop into skin cancer.

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