Irregular lesions on the face and ear areas of older adult

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The nurse practitioner notes, several patchy, scaly, raised, irregular lesions on the face and ear areas of an older adult. The lesions feel rough and range in size from 3-10 mm. Multiple lesions are hypo keratotic. The nurse practitioner knows that these lesions are most likely?

Reference no: EM133725577

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