Which of the following skin condition is related to sunlight exposure?
Actinic keratosis are small macules or flesh colored papules which are seen on sun-exposed pas of the body in persons of fair complexion. They are considered premalignant, but only 1:1000 lesions per year progress to become squamous cell carcinomas. Molluscum contagiosum is caused by pox virus. The typical lesions are dome-shaped, waxy papules 2-5 mm in diameter with central umbilication. It is usually seen on the face, lower abdomen and genitals. It is common in patients with AIDS with a helper T cell count < 100/mcL. Ref: Berger T.G. (2013). Chapter 6. Dermatologic Disorders. In M.A. Papadakis, S.J. McPhee, M.W. Rabow, T.G. Berger (Eds), CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2014.
Actinic keratosis
Basal cell carcinoma
Molluscum contagiosum
Ichthyosis