Health Management for Older Adults III - Recognizing Skin Cancer in Older Adults -- Actinic Keratosis

< i > Recognizing Skin Cancer in Older Adults -- Actinic Keratosis

Before we can talk about skin cancer, we need to say a few words about actininic keratoses.

These are "pre-cancers" of the skin, and it's been said that those people at risk over age 40, about 70% of them have actininic keratoses.

These individuals at risk are those who have light complexion, who spend time outdoors in recreation, or who work outdoors.