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actinic keratosis

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Noun1.actinic keratosis - an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sunactinic keratosis - an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun
keratosis - a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
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Actinic keratosis is a common precursor of skin cancer caused by excessive sun exposure.
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From your detailed description, however, it sounds like you could have Actinic Keratosis.
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She had developed Actinic Keratosis which normally only affects people in their 70s or 80s who have worked outdoors for hours in baking sun.
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