Poikiloderma of Civatte
Poikiloderma of Civatte Causes
This condition is believed to have been caused by a long exposure to the sun's heat.
Poikiloderma of Civatte Definition
Poikiloderma of Civatte is described as a chronic, benign condition of the skin usually affecting fair-skinned adults. This condition is believed to have been caused by a long exposure to the sun's heat. This condition usually affects women who are of older ages and it also progresses as the age goes higher.
Poikiloderma of Civatte Diagnosis
To diagnose Poikiloderma of Civatte, the physician may need to observe the patterns of the changes of the skin color.
Poikiloderma of Civatte Symptoms and Signs
Poikiloderma of Civatte shows manifests a specific pattern of change in skin color in the neck and at times also affecting the center of the chest.
Poikiloderma of Civatte Treatment
As of this time, there are no oral medications or topical treatments that can be used to improve poikiloderma of Civatte. Physicians just prescribes some measures to protect the patients from the sun to avoid the condition from getting worst. In some cases though, the use of some types of laser therapy are found to have made improvements on the appearance of Poikiloderma of civatte.