Can I treat actinic keratosis at home?

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Can I treat actinic keratosis at home?

If you have several scaly patches or actinic keratoses (AKs) that are difficult to see, your healthcare provider may prescribe at-home treatment. Typically, at-home treatment involves applying medicated creams to your skin. You may have to use these creams for up to four months. Although Voltaren® gel is now over the counter, it is not recommended to use this to treat AK unless specifically recommended by your provider.

Some examples of these creams include:

  • Diclofenac skin gel (Voltaren® gel).
  • Fluorouracil, or 5-FU skin cream (Fluorac®).
  • Imiquimod skin cream (Aldara or Zyclara®).
  • Ingenol mebutate topical gel (Picato®).

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