Healthcare Cost

How Much Does It Cost To Treat Actinic Keratosis in 2024?

Michelle Fleming
Michelle Fleming1 Jan 2024
The Cost of Cryotherapy Treatment at Different Locations and Clinics
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What is Cryotherapy?
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What are Topicals?
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Additional Costs 
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Factors that Influence the Cost of Actinic Keratosis Treatment
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Actinic Keratosis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Bottom Line
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Actinic keratosis is a common precancerous skin condition. The cost to treat actinic keratosis without insurance through cryotherapy ranges from $75 to $425. There are topical treatments with prices that range from $92 to $184. On average, a dermatology consultation without insurance through self-pay costs $150, and the cost of treatment is added to this first payment.

The Cost of Cryotherapy Treatment at Different Locations and Clinics

Cryotherapy on the first actinic keratosis lesion costs about $110. It increases with the number of lesions that need to be treated. Some of the lowest-cost locations for cryotherapy treatment are New York City, NY, and Houston, TX. In Chicago, IL it is more costly.

The table below includes cost estimates for cryotherapy and the average self-pay cost of treatment for different quantities of actinic keratoses.

LocationClinic NameActinic Keratosis Cryotherapy Treatment Cost
New York City, NYModern Dermatology$75 for the first; $100 for the second and third; $140 for 4-14
Chicago, ILAdvanced Dermatology$130 for the first; $38 for 2-14; $425 for 15+
Houston, TXTexas Skin Center$100 for 1-14; $150 for 15+
Orlando, FLDerrow Dermatology$140 for the first; $10 for 2-14; $250 for 15+
San Francisco, CACalifornia Dermatology Care$100 for 1-3; $175 for 3+

What is Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a treatment in which liquid nitrogen is applied to the actinic keratosis lesion. This causes the lesion to peel and fall off eventually, and new skin will heal. It is the most common and effective form of treatment for actinic keratoses. It may need to be done over several dermatology visits to destroy the lesions entirely.

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Michelle Fleming

Michelle Fleming is a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Public Health, focusing on biostatistics and informatics and minoring in Health Communications. Michelle is passionate about bridging the gap in health inequalities through advocacy and policy, especially within minority groups.

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