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Symptoms
If you have these lesions on your skin, do not assume they are actinic keratoses. These skin lesions may be cancer or another serious condition. If you find one of them, see your physician.
- Mottled red and white, thinning skin on sun-exposed areas
- Rough, scaly, or crusted patches on sun-exposed areas
Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. You may be referred to a dermatologist. This is a doctor that focuses on skin issues.
A biopsy of the lesion may be done to look for cancer.
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