Classically, AKs are considered to be an “egg” (baby) form of Squamous Cell Carcinoma. New research is further demonstrating the importance of properly treating these lesions as a disease state over the body and not just as isolated lesions. When present, patients describe AKs as rough, scaly, sometimes red, flat sand-paper feeling growths. If untreated, these lesions may progress to non-melanoma skin cancer (typically squamous cell carcinoma). Early intervention can halt and help “unwind the hands of time” in the progression of the disease, as well as making the skin appear more healthy and youthful.