POIKILODERMA OF CIVATTE (SUN DAMAGE ON THE NECK)

Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas.

 

Poikiloderma of Civatte:

• Appears as red-brown discoloration.
• Usually affects the sides of the neck and upper chest.
• Sometimes affects the cheeks, side burn area and ears.
• Usually does not affect the area directly under the chin which has been partially shielded by the sun.
• Is caused by sun exposure years or decades prior to the appearance of the changes in the skin.
• Occurs because damage from ultraviolet light causes small abnormal vessels to grow, the skin to  become abnormally thin and abnormal pigment to form.
• Is not cancerous.
• Does not develop into cancer.
• Is not dirt trapped in the skin.

Treatment:

• Prescription Tretinoin creams my lead to improvement after several months or years of use.
• Topical therapy with creams is frequently not effective.
• IPL treatments (Intense Pulsed Light, Photofacials) are the most effective treatment available.

What if you are interested to learn more?

For your convenience, the services above are available in my office.

If you would like to learn more:

• Please click on the underlined links above
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• Please phone the aesthetic centre directly at (905) 549-7873 to book a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable technicians.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Dermatologist Dr. Peter Vignjevic • 631 Queenston Road, Suite 203, Hamilton, Ontario 905-549-1025

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