OF MID OHIO DERMATOLOGYASSOCIATES
  • 480 Glessner Ave., Mansfield, OH 44903
  • 1063 Harding Memorial Pkwy, Marion, Oh 43302
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Let us help with your Actinic Keratosis

Dermatology Associates of Mid Ohio is your one-stop for executing a plan to live your life without the struggles of Actinic Keratosis. If you live in the Mansfield, Marion, or Bucyrus regions of Ohio, we can’t wait to meet you and help you through the journey of gaining soft, touchable skin.

Personalised Actinic Keratosis Care For The Whole Family

You may notice a scaly spot on your skin found on the parts of your body that are heavily exposed to the sun. This precancerous patch is Actinic Keratosis or Solar Keratosis. These could be early signs of squamous cell carcinoma, which is a form of skin cancer. Actinic Keratosis is heavily found in patients that live in tropic or subtropic regions and have distinguishable factors such as other signs of photoaging skin, history of sunburn, defective immune systems, and history of long hours spent outdoors. 

Understanding Actinic Keratosis

Actinic Keratosis is the result of abnormal skin cell development due to damage in a DNA wavelength from UVB (Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun.) If your immune functionality is poor due to aging, long periods of time exposed to sunlight, or from a certain drug, we suggest that you make an appointment with one of our certified specialists at the Dermatology Associates of Mid Ohio.

Most features of Actinic Keratosis display a flat or thickened papule, white or yellow “horny like” surface, red or pigments colored skin, tenderness to the touch, or even asymptomatic. Most cases are found on the back of the hands, face, ears, nose, cheeks, foreheads, and balding scalps. These parts of the body have the most accessibility to UV light from prolonged sun exposure.

If you’re in the Mansfield, Marion, and Bucyrus regions of Ohio, we can create a personalized treatment plan with one of our renowned dermatologists. Our treatment plans can include Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen, topical steroid creams and ointments, Electrocautery, and more. Our goal is to establish a plan to keep the chances of cancer at a minimum to 100% cancer-free. Meet with one of our specialists to discuss your options.