How Many AKs Are Destroyed Yearly… and at What Cost?

Actinic keratosis (AKs) is one of the most common diagnoses patients receive from the dermatologist, and the medical cost to treat AKs is close to 2 billion dollars annually. AKs are treated with destructive procedures, such as cryotherapy, curettage, electrocautery, and chemical peels, to prevent malignant transformation, relieve patient symptoms, and improve quality of life …