Poikiloderma of Civatte typically occurs on the neck and, in a v-shaped distribution, on the upper chest that includes redness and a "chicken-skin" appearance. As displayed in this image, Poikiloderma of Civatte is displayed as redness on the neck and the "v" of the chest in fair-skinned individuals. The red areas have prominent hair follicles creating a "chicken-skin" appearance. This skin discoloration, due to chronic sun damage, has lacy areas of redness from dilated blood vessels. This image displays an extensive area of poikiloderma of Civatte, caused by sun damage, next to an unaffected, less-exposed area under the chin. This image displays a flat, pink discoloration on the neck typical of chronic sun exposure.
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Poikiloderma of Civatte typically occurs on the neck and, in a v-shaped distribution, on the upper chest that includes redness and a "chicken-skin" appearance.
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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
  • There are no oral or topical medications that can improve poikiloderma of Civatte, but your doctor will encourage you to use sun-protective measures as noted above to prevent it from getting worse.
  • Some types of laser therapy may improve the appearance of this condition.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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