Is this actinic keratosis? Or something worse?

A few days ago I found a small, scaly patch on my lower belly but didn't really worry about it. Then today I found another one on the backside of my arm, and upon a full body inspection I found one more (a tiny one) on my side. They don't itch or bother me really at all.





I have never really sunbathed a lot or spent an excessive amount of time outdoors (no more than most kids anyway, and probably a little less) but I am fair skinned and burn easily which I know is a risk factor for skin cancer.





Are there any medical professions or skin cancer patients/survivors who could take a look and this photo and tell me what you think? It's a little gross I know.. blargh I'm panicking :(





http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p274/...

Is this actinic keratosis? Or something worse?
If it is not an actinic keratosis then it is something worse. This bump is not a major health crisis but just a reminder to make an appointment soon with a dermatologist and get this lesion removed and biopsied. Some Drs think actinic keratosis is an early stage of squamous cell carcinoma while others think AK is a pre-cancer. In either case you need to get the worst spot removed and biopsied and probably get the lesser spots frozen with cryotherapy. You do look very fair skinned and you will probably need yearly derm appointments from now on.
Reply:Unfortunately I have no idea of what it is, nor of what it may be. Before you panick, have a look around the internet, ask questions- and contact your doctor if possible.
Reply:It doesn't look like AK. It doesn't look very scaly - though it could just be the picture.





However, it has an irregular center so just to be sure, I would go see your doctor.