More than just a beauty device, LaseMD Ultra is FDA approved to remove actinic keratosis, or AK, which is a pre-cancerous growth on the skin caused by overexposure to UV rays. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 60% of people who are at a higher risk to develop AK’s (more common in individuals with fair skin and light eyes/hair, people with a history of cumulative sun exposure and those with weakened immune systems) will get at least one in their lifetime. While most AK’s remain benign, approximately 10% develop into squamous cell carcinoma within two years so it is important to treat them in the early stages.
