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Poikiloderma of civatte

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Poikiloderma of Civatte [1]is a cutaneous condition and refers to reticulated red to red-brown patches with telangiectasias.[2] It is identifiable as the reddish brown discoloration on sides of the neck, usually on both sides. It is more common with women than men and more commonly effects middle-aged to elderly women. “Poikiloderma” is basically a change of the skin due to dilation of the blood vessels in the neck. “Civatte” was the French dermatologist who first identified it in the 1920s. [3]

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Neck
See also

See also

References

References

  1. ↑ Geronemus R. “Poikiloderma of Civatte”. Arch Dermatol. 126:547-548. 1990.
  2. ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
  3. ↑ http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1120079-overview#a0101
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 “Dermatology Atlas”.

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