Poikiloderma
Poikiloderma is a skin condition that consists of areas of increased and decreased pigmentation, prominent blood vessels, and thinning of the skin.[1]
Poikiloderma is most frequently seen on the chest or the neck, characterized by red colored pigment on the skin that is commonly associated with sun damage.
Health Risks
It is a condition that may present a cosmetic nuisance, yet it poses no health risks on its own.[2]
Pathogenesis
The exact cause of poikiloderma is unknown; however, extended sun exposure, namely the ultraviolet light emitted by the sun, is the primary factor.[3]
Causes
- Congenital
- Rothmund-Thompson Syndrome
- Dyskeratosis Congenita
- Mendes da Costa Syndrome
- Other Heriditary Causes
- Hereditary Sclerosing Poikiloderma of Weary
- Weary-Kindler Syndrome
- Kindler Syndrome
- Diffuse and Macular Atrophic Dermatosis
- Degos-Touraine Syndrome
- Acquired
- Injury to cold, heat, ionizing radiation, exposure to sensitizing chemicals
- Lichen Planus
- Dermatomyositis
- Lupus Erythematosus
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Cutaneous T Cell Lymphomas
Treatment
Albeit difficult, treatment of poikiloderma involves the delivery of multiple wavelengths of intense pulsed light (IPL) to the affected area.[4]
Types include:
See also
References
- ^ Understanding Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome, Brochure produced by the RTS research group: Lisa L. Wang, MD, Moise L. Levy, MD, Richard A. Lewis, MD, Sharon E. Plon, MD, Ta-Tara Rideau.
- ^ Celibre Medical "Poikiloderma More Information", Celibre.com, referenced July 22, 2011.
- ^ American Osteopathic College of Dermatology "Dermatologic Disease Database", aocd.org, referenced July 22, 2011.
- ^ PubMed.gov "Treatment of poikiloderma of Civatte with an intense pulsed light source", PubMed.gov, referenced July 22, 2011.
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