The damaging photochemical effects are related to hair density, wave length, and intensity of radiation,besides genetic inheritance. Genetic inheritance is related to the distribution of keratin and melanin, as well as to the quantity of Langerhans cells. Choice of the treatment for squamous cell carcinoma can include surgical excision, cryosurgery, radiotherapy, electrosurgery, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and hyperthermia. However, several aspects related to the neoplasia should be considered, such as the location, extension, and apprenticeship of its development and metastasis presence. The choice of treatment should be based on the animal's condition and the coloration and availability of the owner prior to treatment.
Priority is given in regard to the quality of life of the animal.
The treatment of actinic dermatitis should begin as soon as possible to avoid the evolution of lesions secondary to solar radiation to neoplastic lesions. The treatment includes the decrease in solar light exposition and topical application of filters in order to protect against ultraviolet rays. The filters should never be PABA based. This paper describes skin lesions in seven white cats, attributed to solar radiation.