Hello my physician recently advised after a consult I have irritated keratosis with mild squamous atypia what does this mean and she advised cryotherapy. I have been addressing this issue to physicians since 6-7 years ago and finally a new physician was able to tell me what this was. I am a little worried she told me within the next 20 years it could turn into skin cancer. Is this true
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have keratitis with mild squamous atypical.  Keratitis means there is increased in thickness of keratin layer of skin. You have mild atypical.  So it is not cancer. But it can turn into squamous cell carcinoma.  No need to worry.  Just be relaxed.  You should go for regular follow up.  Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.