Two Cases of Poikiloderma of Neck and Chest Treated by Intense Pulsed Light.
- Author:
Kwang Cheol HONG
1
;
Jong Heon BAEK
;
Un Ha LEE
;
Hyun Su PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. woods75@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intense pulsed light;
Poikiloderma;
Poikiloderma of Civatte
- MeSH:
Aged;
Atrophy;
Cicatrix;
Humans;
Light;
Neck;
Telangiectasis;
Thorax
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2013;51(9):725-729
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Poikiloderma is a combination of telangiectasia, irregular mottled hyperpigmentation/depigmentation and superficial atrophy in a reticular pattern. Poikiloderma of Civatte is a rather common, acquired poikiloderma of the face and neck, most often affecting the middle-aged or the elderly. Poikiloderma of Civatte runs a chronic, benign, but irreversible course. The ideal treatment is elimination of both the vascular and pigmented components simultaneously. Most methods to treat this condition are ineffective, inefficient, or inconvenient and may cause significant side effects such as depigmentation and scarring. Recently, intense pulsed light sources have been used in poikiloderma of Civatte with their ability to target vascular and pigment components simultaneously. We experienced two cases of poikiloderma of Civatte treated by intense pulsed light with different parameters than those used in former reports, so we report this case with a review of previously published cases.
