FULL SUPPLEMENT: TIRBANIBULIN 1% OINTMENT FOR ACTINIC KERATOSIS LESS PAIN, MORE GAIN

October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Department | s3s | Copyright © October 2021


Published online September 30, 2021

Abstract
Topical agents for actinic keratosis (AK), along with cryotherapy and phototherapy, are the most commonly used therapies for areas of skin with multiple AKs. Multiple options for the topical treatment of AK exist; newer therapies aim to balance efficacy with an acceptable safety and tolerability profile for the patient. To describe the safety and tolerability of FDA-approved topical agents for the treatment of AK, a systematic review of phase III clinical trials of topical agents for AK available on PubMed and clinicaltrials.gov was conducted on January 10th, 2021.
In this supplement:

Safety and Tolerability of Topical Agents for Actinic Keratosis: A Systematic Review of Phase 3 Clinical Trials

Topical agents for actinic keratosis (AK), along with cryotherapy and phototherapy, are the most commonly used therapies for areas of skin with multiple AKs. Multiple options for the topical treatment of AK exist; newer therapies aim to balance efficacy with an acceptable safety and tolerability profile for the patient.

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The Importance of Local Tolerability and Duration of Therapy in Topical Actinic Keratosis Treatment

Actinic keratoses (AK) are among the most common dermatologic presentations, with estimates suggesting that they account for approximately 15 percent of dermatologic diagnoses in the US.1 Incidence of AK increases with advanced age and chronic exposure to UV radiation,2 suggesting that dermatologistswill continue to see a continuing high incidence of AKs with the ongoing graying of America.

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