A 69-year-old woman has rough scaly pink papules on the forehead and dorsal hands. She has extensive sun exposure and no systemic symptoms. Which of

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A 69-year-old woman has rough scaly pink papules on the forehead and dorsal hands. She has extensive sun exposure and no systemic symptoms. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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Cryotherapy or field therapy for premalignant lesions

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Daily systemic steroids

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Oral acyclovir

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Reassurance that the lesions are infectious

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Incision and drainage

Actinic keratosis — ABFM Board MCQ

A 69-year-old woman has rough scaly pink papules on the forehead and dorsal hands. She has extensive sun exposure and no systemic symptoms. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?