Actinic Keratoses Reviewed by New York Dermatologist Daniel Mark Siegel, M.D.

Actinic Keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that form on sun exposed areas of the skin. Patients can now find information about actinic keratoses from the person they trust most – their own dermatologist.

New York dermatologist Daniel Mark Siegel, M.D. has published information about actinic keratoses to his own website. Dr. Siegel reviews treatment options, including  cryosurgery, laser and photodynamic therapy as well as prescription medications, such as imiquimod.

Actinic Keratosess are considered precancerous because they have the potential to become a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Fortunately, actinic keratoses are treatable when detected in the early stages. People at risk for actinic keratoses and skin cancer can reduce that risk by performing frequent skin self-exams and seeing their doctor for regular screenings.

Zyclara (imiquimod) is an effective topical treatment for actinic keratoses available by prescription only.  If a skin exam reveals actinic keratoses the dermatologist may prescribe Zyclara.  Zyclara works from within by activating your body's own immune system to treat disease. Zyclara not only helps clear visible actinic keratoses, but also treats undeveloped actinic keratoses that are not yet visible. These previously unseen actinic keratoses may appear during treatment and may clear before they have a chance to develop further.

Dr. Daniel Mark Siegel, in private practice at Long Island Skin Cancer and Dermatological Surgery Center in Smithtown, New York has responded to his patients' needs by creating an Online Patient Education Library that offers them convenient access to skin care information that covers a wide range of dermatology conditions, including actinic keratoses,  as well as in depth information on Mohs Surgery and other skin cancer treatment options and dermatologic surgical conditions.

Dr. Siegel has added these resources to his own practice Website that also offers expert opinions on Mohs Surgery and other skin cancer treatment options. Dr. Siegel is the President-elect of the AAD, and frequent speaker on the use of technology in medical practices.

Dr. Siegel joins other dermatologists that use the Vivacare patient education service to help patients and local community learn about their health and treatment options.
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