Alamance Skin Center Phone: 336.584.5801
Fax: 336.584.5860
1734 Westbrook Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215

Common Skin Conditions

Actinic Keratosis (Pre-Cancer)

An actinic keratosis (or AK) is a pre-cancer that generally arises in areas of skin that have been damaged from long term sun exposure. These lesions are commonly seen in fair skinned individuals, especially on head, neck, arms, and backs of hands. AKs generally appear as pink, scaly spots that are persistent. AKs are easily treated by a dermatologist. If untreated, they could turn into a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.



Dr. David C. Kowalski is a dermatologist providing procedures such as Botox,
chemical peels, and laser hair removal in Burlington NC.
Dr. David C. Kowalski is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is
licensed as a dermatologist in the State of North Carolina.

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