Poikiloderma of Civatte refers to redness associated with a mottled pigmentation seen on the sides of the neck, more commonly in women. Civatte first described the condition in 1923. At our practice I commonly use VBeam Perfecta and/or Candela Elos IPL SR hand pieces to treat poikiloderma of civatte. It is a unique yet common skin disorder that responds well to laser/ipl treatments. Multiple ...
Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte can be difficult, as I am sure you have found to be true. It is also difficult to accurately direct you without an in person consultation. However, I would recommend being on a pigment correcting serum such as Hydroquinone, Lytera 2.0 (Skin Medica product), or PÊCHE Redness Control (Neocutis product).
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It can be difficult to treat Poikiloderma of Civatte and the topical lightening creams may only be remedies. Applying a medical grade sunscreen daily that covers both UVA and UAB light frequently is also very helpful. Melasma itself needs a combination approach to get the best improvement and will need a series of treatments. In our practice, we combine Clear + Brilliant, peels, Microneedling ...
I sought treatment for Poikiloderma of Civatte (sun damage on neck). I'm very fair and was told that I'm am an ideal candidate and should see dramatic improvement after three sessions.
I have treated many people with poikiloderma of civatte. It is a common problem. The discoloration is almost always from sundamage. There can be both pigment and capillaries that are causing the discoloration. The IPL systems work because they target both of these issues. The results are amazing.