Actinic keratosis follow-up is typically scheduled at what interval?

• A. Six months.
• B. Two weeks.
• C. Two years.
• D. One week.

Answer: (A)

Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced premalignant lesion that can progress to squamous cell carcinoma, so regular surveillance is important. After treatment, re-evaluating about every six months allows you to catch any recurrence or new lesions early and to assess how well the skin is responding, while avoiding unnecessary frequent visits. Short intervals like a week or two aren’t needed for routine follow-up, and extending out to two years could miss malignant progression or new high-risk lesions.