There are a number of ways to treat actinic keratosis. The most common AK treatments include:
Curettage/Cauterization – the lesion is removed from the skin by scraping (curettage) followed by cauterization to ensure the lesion is fully treated
Cryotherapy (also known as cryosurgery) – Spraying the lesion with a freezing solution, such as liquid nitrogen, to destroy the lesion.
Topical Therapies – Causes inflammation and destruction of the lesions.