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Keratosis actinic-keratosis-1 - Coggle Diagram
Keratosis 
Defination
Harmless skin condition that causes small, hard bumps that may make your skin feel like sandpaper
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Pathophysiology
Long-term UV light exposure is the cause of both epidemiologic observations and molecular analysis of tumor cells
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It involves the face, ears, bald scalp, forearms, and backs of the hands
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Nursing management
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Instruct the patient on the proper administration/application of each medication to promote self-care
Teach patient and caregivers about signs and symptoms of infection and when to report them to the health care provider
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Types
Keratosis Pilaris-keratosis pilaris also known as follicular keratosis, is singularly caused by genetics
Seborrheic Keratosis-distinctive lesions found on parts of the body not usually exposed such as the chest and the back
Actinic Keratosis- bumps that are thickened, coarse and diverse in color but usually reddish to brownish on sun-exposed body parts
References
Narala S, Cohen PR. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma-associated Leser-Trélat sign: report and world literature review. Dermatol Online J. 2017 Jan 15;23(1) [PubMed]
Minagawa A. Dermoscopy-pathology relationship in seborrheic keratosis. J Dermatol. 2017 May;44(5):518-524. [PubMed]