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Actinic Keratoses Reviewed by Boston Dermatologist Kenneth Reed M.D.
Boston dermatologist Kenneth Reed M.D. has published information about actinic keratoses to his own website. Dr. Reed 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. Kenneth Reed is a Boston Dermatologist in private practice since graduating from the Harvard Medical School Residency Program in Dermatology. During his training at Harvard, Dr. Reed regularly saw patients at Children's Hospital, the Lahey Clinic, the Beth Israel Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Massachusetts General Hospital, and conducted research and authored several papers in the field of dermatology. Kenneth Reed, M.D. has had extensive training in laser medicine and cosmetic dermatology, and is a member of the New England Dermatology Society, the Society of Dermatological Surgery, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Reed is actively involved in teaching and in skin cancer detection.
Dr. Kenneth Reed joins other dermatologists that use the Vivacare patient education service to help patients and the public in the greater Boston area learn about their health and treatment options.
