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Popular Treatment Options for Actinic Keratoses

3) Imiquimod cream

Imiquimod cream

It is a good option for the face because you only need to use it once or twice every week, and it may avoid irritation and crusting. You can continue using it for 12-16 weeks. If the 12-to-16-week period is too long for you, you may be able to utilize the drug differently.

For two weeks, you’d apply imiquimod every night. You’d rest your skin for the next two weeks. Then you’d reapply it every night for the next two weeks.

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