Keratoacanthoma (KA)

Overview and management of rapidly growing skin lesion.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

Dermatology

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Clinical Guidelines

Keratoacanthoma - Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS) Clinical Guidance

PCDS Clinical Guidance: Keratoacanthoma

Guidelines of care for the management of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines): Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers

NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines): Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers

NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers