Question

A 60-year-old with a history of significant sun exposure has multiple rough, scaly patches on his hands suggestive of actinic keratoses. Which treatment is commonly used first-line in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen

Answer

Topical retinoids

Answer

Surgical excision

Answer

Oral methotrexate

Answer

Radiotherapy

Practice question

A 60-year-old with a history of significant sun exposure has multiple rough, scaly patches on his hands suggestive of actinic keratoses. Which treatment is commonly used first-line in the UK?