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What is your treatment algorithm for actinic cheilitis?

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Dermatology · University of Iowa

Great question. We prefer to use efudex for broad involvement or liquid nitrogen for more localized AK. Some people do use CO2 laser as another modality for treatment. You can also pre-prescribe valacyclovir to help prevent cold sore recurrence during treatment with laser.

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