Question

A 70-year-old with multiple actinic keratoses on sun-exposed areas is concerned about skin cancer. According to NICE, what is the best initial treatment for widespread actinic keratoses?

Accepted Answer

Topical fluorouracil (5-FU)

Answer

Cryotherapy to each lesion

Answer

Surgical excision of each lesion

Answer

Laser ablation

Answer

Observation only

Practice question

A 70-year-old with multiple actinic keratoses on sun-exposed areas is concerned about skin cancer. According to NICE, what is the best initial treatment for widespread actinic keratoses?