Actinic Keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that form on sun exposed areas of the skin. Patients can now find information about skin cancer from the person they trust most – their own dermatologist.
Chicago dermatologist Brooke A Jackson, M.D. has published information about actinic keratoses to her own website. 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.
Dr. Jackson reviews treatment options, including cryosurgery, laser and photodynamic therapy as well as prescription medications, such as imiquimod.
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.
Brooke A. Jackson, M.D. attended Georgetown University Medical School. Her post graduate medical training includes an internship in pediatrics at University of Chicago and dermatology residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Jackson also completed formal fellowship training in laser surgery at Harvard University where she remained as a faculty member after her training.
Dr. Jackson completed a second fellowship in skin cancer surgery (mohs micrographic surgery) at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jackson is a board certified Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology as well as the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. In addition to laser surgery, Dr. Jackson’s clinical interests and expertise include the prevention and treatment of skin cancer. She is an ambassador and frequent speaker for the Amercian Cancer Society. She is a frequent contributor to print and news media.
Dr. Jackson joins other Chicago 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.
