Actinic keratoses A guide to treatment with 5-fluorouracil cream.

The article presents a guide to treatment of Actinic keratoses (AK), also known as solar keratosis, with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) cream. It informs that (AK) is a common condition that develops as scaly lesions on chronically sun-exposed skin. It notes that 5-FU 4 percent, or 0.5 percent in combination with salicylic acid, offer effective field treatment options for AKs. It also highlights the importance of being aware of the expected clinical course and common local inflammatory skin reactions.