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Articles

A recent study evaluated reflective confocal microscopy for actinic keratosis treated with 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy.

Study: RCM for Monitoring AKs Treated with ALA-PDT

A study investigated pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy compared to conventional PDT for actinic keratosis. 

Study: Pulsed Dye Laser-Mediated PDT for AK

A recent study aimed to examine daylight photodynamic therapy vs cryosurgery for the prevention of actinic keratoses in photodamaged facial skin. 

Daylight PDT vs Cryosurgery for AK Prevention

In this study, researchers aim to find the long-term improvements on photoaging after ALA-PDT for AK.  

ALA PDT Long-Term Effect on Photoaging

Brian Berman, MD, PhD, maps the root causes, prevention strategies, and latest treatments for this widespread precancer at 2021 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference for PAs & NPs.

Update on Actinic Keratosis Causes and Care Plans

 and joined the MJH Life Sciences team in September 2019. She graduated from Cleveland State University in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and promotional communications. She enjoys yoga, hand embroidery, and trying new restaurants. You can reach her at 

A recent study examines the role of a vegan or omnivore diet on photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis. 

The Role of Diet in Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis

Researchers examine whether daylight PDT is less painful but equally as effective as conventional PDT as treatment for actinic keratosis. 

 Study: Daylight PDT vs Conventional PDT for Actinic Keratosis Treatment 

A review of the American Academy of Dermatology guidelines and current treatment improvements for actinic keratosis were discussed during a presentation at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2021. 

AK Overview: Current Guidelines and Emerging Therapies

Potential game-changers in the pipeline and newly FDA-approved treatments were highlighted in an overview of new drugs to watch at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2021 meeting.

New Drugs Tackle Tough Challenges

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Videos

In this video interview, Ted Lain, MD, discusses the causes and effects of actinic keratosis, as well as the unmet needs, how to diagnose, and what treatments are currently available. 