What is Actinic Keratosis?

"An actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, is a scaly or crusty growth ( lesion ). It most often appears on the bald scalp, face, ears, lips, back of the hands and forearms, shoulders, neck or any areas of the body frequently exposed to the sun...In the beginning, actinic keratosis are frequently so small they are recognized by touch rather sight.. they develop slowly and may disappear only to reappear later... if you have actinic keratosis, it indicates you have sustained skin damage and could develop any kind of skin cancer."-Skin Cancer Foundation
Preventions includes avoiding too much sun exposure, the correct sunscreen applied properly and regular facials.