Poikiloderma of Civatte

A skin condition that consists of areas of hyperpigmentation, atrophy, hypopigmentation and telangiectasias or Spider veins and is known as Poikiloderma. It is characterized by red colored pigment which occurs more frequently on the chest or the neck, on the skin affecting mostly in women that is commonly caused with sun damage exposure.

Causes & Infection:

Exact cause for Poikiloderma is unknown but factors that play a vital role in causing a result are accumulated sun exposure, photosensitising components of cosmetics and toiletries, especially perfumes, fair skin and hormonal factors. Environmental causes like Photo-aging: dermatoheliosis, Sulfur mustard-induced poikiloderma, Solar radiation and Poikiloderma of Civatte.

Early stage of inflammatory with Poikiloderma is identified with bluish red discoloration and swelling if not treated at the beginning stage it can lead to glistenning cigarette-paper appearance which would be late atrophic stage and you can observe occurrence of poikilodermatous lesions and slowly extend centrifugally. Though these lesions usually are asymptomatic some of the patients may report with symptoms like mild burning, itching and hyperesthesia.

Treatment for poikiloderma of Civatte

As the results of this treatment may be disappointing in many cases patient should be educated to get awareness by avoiding to sun exposure and the correct usage of sunscreens due to no specific medical treatment for this condition. It may include like use of Sun protection sunscreen lotions with 50+ SPF, Affected area should be completely avoided by the usage of all perfumes including those in soap, Fading pigmentation preparations which includes Hydroquinone may also help in reduction of poikiloderma, The best way to reduce the telangiectasia and pigmentation would be with treatments like Pulsed dye laser (PDL) and intense pulsed light (IPL)

To benefit your research views and ideas submit your proposals to the mentioned link to be part as one at our prestigious grand event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during July 23-24, 2018. Hurry up!!!! To exhibit your products and get awarenessed to the people.

For more information please visit: https://aesthetic.dermatologymeeting.com/abstract-submission.php