Pre- and post-treatment care for actinic keratoses: An Australian and New Zealand perspective.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Australian Journal of General Practice Pub Date : 2025-08-01 DOI:10.31128/AJGP-09-24-7415

John O'Bryen, Solange Green, A J Seine, Jeremy Hudson, Ryan De Cruz, Louise Reiche, Aaron Boyce, Philip L Tong, Jim Siderov, Pascale Guitera

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Abstract

Background: Actinic keratoses (AKs), also known as solar keratoses, are precancerous skin lesions that typically occur following long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation. AKs can evolve into cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) if left untreated. Treatments for AKs typically cause temporary, irritable erythematous skin barrier disruption.

Objective: The objective of this article is to provide recommendations for the pre-treatment and post-treatment care for AKs in order to improve patient outcomes, particularly in the Australian and New Zealand setting.

Discussion: Many of the treatments for AKs have associated side effects that might affect skin barrier function. Post-treatment care is required to aid skin repair and to protect the skin. Patients should be instructed on how to care for the skin during the healing process using a gentle skin cleanser and a moisturiser. Routine sun protection measures all year round reduce recurrence and progression of AKs.

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光化性角化病的治疗前后护理：澳大利亚和新西兰的观点。

背景：光化性角化病（AKs），也称为日光角化病，是一种典型的在长期暴露于紫外线辐射后发生的癌前皮肤病变。如果不及时治疗，AKs可演变为皮肤鳞状细胞癌（SCC）。AKs的治疗通常会引起暂时的，过敏性红斑性皮肤屏障破坏。目的：本文的目的是为ak的治疗前和治疗后护理提供建议，以改善患者的预后，特别是在澳大利亚和新西兰的设置。讨论：许多治疗AKs的方法都有可能影响皮肤屏障功能的副作用。治疗后需要护理，以帮助皮肤修复和保护皮肤。应指导患者在愈合过程中如何使用温和的洁面乳和润肤霜来护理皮肤。常年采取常规的防晒措施，可减少日晒病的复发和发展。

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Australian Journal of General Practice Medicine-Family Practice

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

4.50%

发文量

284

期刊介绍： The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) aims to provide relevant, evidence-based, clearly articulated information to Australian general practitioners (GPs) to assist them in providing the highest quality patient care, applicable to the varied geographic and social contexts in which GPs work and to all GP roles as clinician, researcher, educator, practice team member and opinion leader. All articles are subject to peer review before they are accepted for publication.