The possibility of malignant transformation to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in actinic keratosis can amount to 10% or more. In conclusion treatment is vital.
Besides mechanical interventions (excision, curettage) there are other possible treatment options such as cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen, laser therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT).Local and oral treatments employed are diclofenac, fluorouracil, imiquimod and retinoids.