Does actinic keratoses always result in skin cancer?

Varies case by case.

Whether Actinic keratoses eventually develops into skin cancer (known as squamous cell carcinoma) will vary on a case by case basis.

However, once Actinic keratoses is successfully treated, the risk of developing cancer from Actinic keratoses is gone. The continual application of sun block and limiting exposing bare skin directly to harmful UV rays will serve to reduce the chances actinic keratoses redeveloping again.

In the event that the following actinic keratoses symptoms develop:

• Lumpy surface
• Itchiness
• Tenderness
• Bleeding

It may mean indicate the development of cancerous symptoms.