Check out our latest video!    • Mohs Surgery Explained [Dermatology] ...  

Learn what an actinic keratosis is and what they mean regarding your health.

#YourHealthUniversity #ActinicKeratosis #Dermatology #Precancer

Take the quiz here:
https://www.riddle.com/view/175886

Squamous Cell Cancer Video:
   • Squamous Cell Cancer [Dermatology]  


Actinic Keratosis Treatment Videos

Cryosurgery Procedure Video:
   • Cryo Surgery Procedure (Freezing)  

Blue Light Therapy (PDT):
   • Light Therapy | Photodynamic (PDT) [D...  

Creams:
Video Coming Soon!

Learn about prevention:
   • Skin Cancers, Atypical Moles, Aging: ...  

For any questions and access to our library of content visit: https://doctorsquarterly.com

Video Production by Joshua Melendez

Partial Video Transcript:

"So you've been diagnosed with an actinic keratosis by your local dermatologist and there are a lot of different treatment options for actinic keratosis, but the first thing we need to do is educate you on what actinic keratosis actually is.

So to use our little model here, an actinic keratosis is a collection of atypical cells called keratinocytes, that are in the top portion of your skin or the epidermis. Now by definition an actinic keratosis does not have atypical keratinocytes that go all the way through the surface of the epidermis. They're just partial thickness, atypical cells. Once those atypical cells become full thickness, so all the way through the epidermis, then we call it a squamous cell cancer in situ or in the surface..."


Disclaimer:

***Please note that the information in Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University is NOT meant to diagnose or treat ANY condition. The information given in Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University is general in nature and is not intended to provide specific medical advice. Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University is also not to be used as a substitute for you seeking personal professional medical advice. You MUST talk with your local healthcare provider to determine if the information in Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University is accurate, up-to-date, and appropriate for YOUR individual medical needs, conditions, and circumstances (this includes information on nutrition, supplements, exercise, mental health strategies, …). You and your healthcare provider will then determine the appropriate course of action for you. Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University assumes no responsibility for how you use the information found within any of the materials produced by Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University. Please note that Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University in no way, shape or form (whether implied or stated) constitutes a Doctor-Patient (or Professional-Client) relationship of any kind.

The views expressed in Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University. Please be advised that there could be medical images or videos that could be considered graphic by some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. All content in Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University (to include motivational, medical practice logistics, and any and all other topics) is informational only and the viewer must make sure that the information is accurate, legal, and appropriate for their individual situation. Viewer must also verify that the information in Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University is in keeping with local/state/federal laws and guidelines. In other words, DO NOT act on ANYTHING found in Doctors Quarterly/Your Health University without first asking your local experts if it is accurate and appropriate for you.***

***************

Dr. Reagan Anderson is Board Certified Dermatologist and a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon.

Education & Credentials:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Osteopathic Association Approved Internship, Family Practice
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
• Undersea/Diving Medical Officer, UMO/DMO
Naval Undersea Medical Institute
• Master of Christian Studies
Regent College
• Master of Public Health
School of Health Management, ATSU
• Dermatology Residency
Michigan State University/Oakwood Southshore Medical Center
• Board Certified Dermatologist
American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
• Fellow Member of the American Society of Mohs Surgeons
• Certificate of Added Qualification for Mohs Surgery
American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
• Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Rocky Vista University
• USMC First Reconnaissance Battalion Surgeon (former)

Practice Information:
Colorado Dermatology Institute
Colorado Springs, CO
http://www.coderm.com