How is prevention from keratoses?

• Protect the skin from the sun • Regular use of sunscreen, even in cloudy weather, can help prevent the onset of actinic keratoses • Avoid using tanning beds or other similar devices: the lamps used in these devices emit ultraviolet rays that may be more intense than the sun's rays • Other sun protection methods are important: looking for shade and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and protective clothing • Patients with signs of skin damage caused by the sun (deep wrinkles, aging) or who have already had actinic keratosis should be monitored regularly to see if new lesions appear