Picato Treatment and Use
Picato | Picato, generically known as ingenol topical, is a colorless, clear gel that is used as a treatment for actinic keratosis. This condition is also known as solar keratosis and is characterized by scaly bumps or patches on the skin after being over-exposed to the sun. Some of these lesions may later develop into a cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma.
How does Picato Work?
Little is known about how Picato works. It treats actinic keratosis by inducing apoptosis, which causes affected skin cells to self-destruct.
Picato Dosage information
Use Picato gel exactly as your doctor prescribes, no more and no less. Using too much of this treatment or using it for too long increases the risks of severe skin reactions.
The 0.015% medication is typically applied to the face and scalp once a day for three days. The 0.05% medication is usually applied to the arms, legs, or torso once a day for two days.
Before and after application, wash your hands with soap and water. After applying, allow the treated area to dry for at least 15 minutes. Once Picato has been applied, avoid excessive sweating, touching, or washing the medicated skin for 6 hours.
Once a tube is used, throw it away even if there is medication left over after applying your dose. Each tube is meant for a single use only.
