Curettage treatment is mainly used by:
mechanically removing the AK lesions, more specifically on thick, hyperkeratotic lesions using a sharp curette. The process requires the use of local anaesthesia. 39
The Pros to this treatment option 33
- It is easy to perform by a qualified Doctor
- Few adverse events
Potential adverse effects include: 39
- Infection
- Scarring
- Hypo (referring to an increase in natural skin colour) / hyperpigmentation (which means there is a decrease in the natural skin colour)