How Do You Treat Dry, Scaly Skin Spots?
As skin starts to age you might notice small, dry scaly patches, particularly on the face. You can feel them with your finger, though they often have no discernible color. These are likely to be actinic keratosis spots. Always check your skin for any changes — at any age. All skins can be damaged by the sun. In fact, much of what we attribute to the aging process is actually sun damage. The actinic keratosis spots frequently found on face and hands as well as other parts of the body are considered to be pre-cancerous. Small and innocuous as they may look they are capable of developing into squamous cell carcinoma. Most of them don’t — only 2 – 5% — and it can take years. These spots are nothing to panic about and they are VERY common. But don’t ignore them either. If you see these spots on your skin you should check with your dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Usually, cryosurgery — a quick blast of freezing cold that ‘burns’ them away can remove the spots in minutes. Expect a
