Dermabrasion for actinic cheilitis

Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a common premalignant condition of the lips resulting from chronic or excessive ultraviolet exposure. Many different treatment modalities have been reviewed in the literature. Current methods include topical 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod, photodynamic therapy, chemical peels, cryosurgery, electrodesiccation and curettage, carbon dioxide laser, and vermilionectomy with or without mucosal advancement.