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How can I manage my Actinic keratosis which is causing itching, flaking and bleeding of my scalp

Actinic keratoses are a mild form of sun damage that manifest as red, scaly areas on sun exposed sites. They are caused by historical sun exposure. In many cases, actinic keratoses will resolve on their own however, as a general rule, we usually advocate treatment as there is a small chance of actinic keratoses developing into a mild form of skin cancer called a squamous cell carcinoma. There are lots of effective treatments including special creams, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy (including daylight PDT for scalps) and minor surgery. I would recommend arranging to see your GP to discuss treatment options.