Skin cancer and Benign Skin Lesions... Jul 18, 2008
The most common benign skin lesion secondary to sun exposure is actinic keratosis, a pre-cancerous lesion ... Actinic Keratosis - Actinic Keratosis (AK) is a benign, but pre-cancerous skin lesion due to long term sun damage ... SCCs present as pink, rough, scaly patches, similar in appearance to Actinic Keratosis. (Suite101.com)
Skin Cancer: How to Spot the Bad Spots Jul 17, 2008
If you have had actinic keratosis, or precancerous skin lesions; have a family history of skin cancer; or if you have many moles on your body, than you may be at risk for skin cancer, Levine said. Early detection and appropriate excision leads to a cure rate of more than 90 percent in low-risk melanoma patients, she added. (Fox News)
Quest PharmaTech Announces Positive Results from Phase I Clinical Trial of its Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis Jun 2, 2008
TSX Venture: QPT EDMONTON, June 2 /CNW/ - Quest PharmaTech Inc. (TSX-V: QPT), ("Quest" or the "Company"), today announced that its 12-patient, Phase I clinical study entitled "ACP-SL017 Topical Gel: A Phase I Study for the Photodynamic Therapy of Actinic Keratosis" has met both its primary and exploratory objectives ... "Actinic Keratosis is a pre-cancerous skin condition usually caused by prolonged accumulated sun exposure which can progress to squamous cell carcinoma, a potentially... (Canada Newswire)
Ready to show some skin? May 17, 2008
Your arms deserve a penalty for unnecessary roughnessThe likely culprit is keratosis pilaris, a genetic condition that can resemble goose bumps (they tend to be white or red), and appears on the arms, legs, or buttocks of about half of all women. "Extra skin cells build up around individual hair follicles, giving you a bumpy texture and a polka-dotted appearance," says Kunin. (MSNBC -- Health)
Flaky freckle’ no reason to fret May 4, 2008
A seborrheic keratosis is not a mole, even though both are brown skin spots ... When they show me one, I usually say something like, This is a seborrheic keratosis, not a mole ... A seborrheic keratosis is a growth of epidermis. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Not just lip service: Gloss can invite skin cancer May 2, 2008
One such effect is actinic keratosis, a small, scaly patch of skin that can morph into a wart-like bump if left untreated. Sun exposure can also cause small brown spots that look like freckles on the lips. (MSNBC -- Health)
Should you take those drug samples? May 2, 2008
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Last week, Dr. Richard Adair's doctor offered him a free two-week supply of prescription skin cream to treat his actinic keratosis, a skin condition on Adair's sun-damaged scalp. Adair said no thank you. (CNN -- Health)
Older Australians at risk of sun-related skin cancer death Apr 14, 2008
The research found no deaths recorded from basal cell carcinoma (BCC), one of the most common NMSCs, or solar keratosis. Most deaths were associated with squamous cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma. (EurekAlert!)
Arizona company testing cream to prevent skin cancer Oct 23, 2007
After the safety and tolerability trials are completed and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, phase two trials will seek about 130 participants with active actinic keratosis lesions - the spots or patches that can develop into nonmelanoma cancers - to test the cream to see if it prevents the recurrence of the lesions on subjects after they have existing ones removed before the test, she said. The approval process will take time and money - an estimated $30 million to $50 million... (FOX 11, AZ)
Aldara Cream Treats Skin Damage from Sun Aug 21, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A type of skin lesion called actinic keratosis, caused by long-term exposure to the sun, responds well to prescription Aldara cream applied three times a week in one or two month-long courses, a study shows ... "Their cells are transformed by exposure to the sun, cells with all the markers of squamous cell carcinoma, but they are kept in check by the immune surveillance system." However, he noted, as one ages, and immunity declines, an actinic keratosis may progress... (MEDLINEplus)
Meda AB (publ.) - Q1 2007 Interim Report, January-March May 3, 2007
Market sales of Aldara developed generally better than planned, and positive effects on sales from indication expansion to actinic keratosis can already be observed. Sales to wholesalers of the 3M product lines were temporarily lower in conjunction with transferrals to Meda s distribution channels. (BusinessWire)
Biosite plans to accept Inverness buyout offer Apr 27, 2007
FDA: Dusa ad exaggerated how well solution worked Dusa Pharmaceuticals Inc. exaggerated in an advertisement how well its treatment for actinic keratosis worked, US regulators said. The ad for the topical solution Levulan Kerastick "raises significant public health and safety concerns" because it says the product is safer and works better than has been shown in studies or clinical experience, according to a warning letter posted on the Food and Drug Administration's website. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Doctors Remove Moles from President's Face, Expected to Be Benign Feb 17, 2007
In August, doctors used liquid nitrogen to freeze "a small actinic keratosis," a precancerous lesion, on Bush's left arm. He also had a noncancerous skin growth removed from his neck in July 2005. (Fox News -- Politics)
Another Aussie biotech pops up in the Bay Area Jan 25, 2007
The company's lead compound, which is extracted and purified from the plant, is in a mid-stage clinical trial for a pre-cancerous skin condition known as actinic keratosis. Actinic keratosis affects more than 58 million people in the United States and there are 8. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Facial Resurfacing Treats Precancerous Skin Lesions, May Help Prevent Skin Cancer Aug 26, 2006
"A larger study comparing trichloroacetic acid resurfacing for actinic keratosis reduction and nonmelanoma skin cancer prophylaxis [prevention] would help validate the superiority of this resurfacing technique over the carbon dioxide laser and assess its cost-effectiveness" compared with other therapies. . (Science Daily)
Skin change could be aging, or not Aug 18, 2006
But it can also be a form of minor, tiny clogged pores (keratosis pilaris). It may also be a slight infection of some kind. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Bush Passes Physical, but Adds 5 Pounds Aug 3, 2006
The doctors used liquid nitrogen to freeze "a small actinic keratosis," a precancerous lesion, on his left arm. Other noncancerous skin growths were noted but not treated. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Doctors find Bush a picture of health (Joseph Curl) Aug 2, 2006
But the spokesman, who had a serious bout with cancer last year, said that despite the few added pounds, "He's still healthier than we are." During the exam, doctors treated a small actinic keratosis -- a precancerous lesion -- on his left arm with liquid nitrogen. They recommended he protect his skin by wearing sunscreen and wide-brimmed hats. (Washington Times, DC)
Bush passes annual physical, adds 5 pounds but fit for duty" Aug 2, 2006
I probably ate too many birthday cakes," said the president, who celebrated his 60th birthday on numerous occasions last month. The scale showed Bush at 196 pounds. He was 191.6 pounds at his exam last July. The physical also found the president shorter by a quarter of an inch, at 5 feet 11 1/2. A December 2004 physical showed Bush had gained six pounds since the summer of 2003 -- a development he blamed on eating too many doughnuts during his re-election campaign. The gain prompted Bush to a... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Summary of President Bush's Medical History Aug 2, 2006
Seborrheic keratosis ... A small actinic keratosis was noted on left arm and treated with liquid nitrogen ... Actinic keratosis, treated with liquid nitrogen (note: treatment may cause transient erythema). (Newsmax)
* Key keratosis treatment center could face closure Jul 1, 2006
Key keratosis treatment center could face closure ... The nation's only social welfare institution for sufferers of congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma, a serious genetic skin keratosis, may face closure after its patient services have been declared inadequate by the Ministry of the Interior. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Clinuvel tests tanning, UV-safe implant Apr 19, 2006
Clinuvel said those conditions include polymorphous light eruption (PLE) or sun poisoning and actinic keratosis (AK), a skin cancer precursor ... "The current clinical program will be followed by additional trials in Australia, Europe and USA aimed at receiving approval in all major markets. "Together with actinic keratosis we seem to have found a solid development and registration program for CUV1647. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
