Is there a blood test, skin text, or X-ray to diagnose AKs?
Most AKs are diagnosed by a physician during a skin exam. There are no blood tests or special X-rays for this. What about “UV” cameras that show sun damage? UV cameras using special black-and-white images depicting the amount of sun damage may be helpful in some cases to demonstrate sun damage. UV cameras do not necessarily diagnose AKs or skin cancer. Why do I have more AKs on my left side? Overall, many people have more AKs on their left face, or driving window side, because of possible increased sun exposure while driving. I am an avid golfer and have noticed AKs only on my right hand. Why is my left hand better? Commonly, golfers wear a glove on their nondominant hand. The golfing glove’s physical barrier gives protection from the sun’s rays on the covered hand. It is common to see an asymmetric pattern of AKs primarily on the uncovered hand in golfers. It would be a great idea to consider getting matching gloves to protect both hands! How often should I be seen and treated for AKs
