Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Tustin, Huntington Beach CA

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Los Alamitos 562-598-8593
Huntington Beach 714-842-7796
Tustin 714-838-5680
Mission Viejo 949-581-1588
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    • Dr. Michael Radonich
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    • Anne Sung, PA-C
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Actinic Keratosis

 

actinic-keratosis

Scaly or crusty growths (lesions) caused by damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, actinic keratosis (AK) is also known as solar keratoses.  They typically appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face, bald scalp, lips, and the back of the hands, and are often elevated, rough in texture, and resemble warts.  Most become red, but some will be tan, pink, red, and/or flesh-toned. Untreated AKs can advance to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common form of skin cancer, and some experts believe they are actually the earliest stage of SCC.
More than 58 Million

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This figure is generally accepted as the best current estimate of the number of Americans with actinic keratosis (AK). People with a fair complexion, blond or red hair, and blue, green or grey eyes (Identify Your Skin Type) have a high likelihood of developing one or more of these common precancers if they spend time in the sun and live long enough. Location makes a difference: The closer to the equator you live, the more likely you are to have actinic keratoses. The incidence is slightly higher in men, because they tend to spend more time in the sun and use less sun protection than women do. African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians and others with darker skin are not as susceptible as Caucasians.

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Long Beach

Coastal Dermatology &
Plastic Surgery

Corporate Office :
5199 East Pacific Coast Highway #700
Long Beach, CA 90803
Tel : (562) 449-4628
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Los Alamitos

Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Address :
3801 Katella Ave., Ste. #425
Los Alamitos, CA - 90720
Tel : (562) 598-8593
Fax : (562) 594-0877
Coastal Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

Huntington Beach

Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Address :
17822 Beach Blvd. Ste. #427
Huntington Beach, CA - 92647
Tel : (714) 842-7796
Fax : (714) 842-9206

Tustin

Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Address :
12721 Newport Ave. Ste. #4 Tustin, CA - 92780
Tel : (714) 838-5680
Fax : (714) 544-1321

Mission Viejo

Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Address :
27725 Santa Margarita Pkwy. Ste. #110
Mission Viejo, CA - 92691
Tel : (949) 581-1588
Fax : (949) 581-1619
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