poikiloderma of Civatte

Introduction

Sun-damaged skin (dermatoheliosis) of the lateral cheek & neck.

Epidemiology

common in middle-aged women

Clinical manifestations

• hyperpigmentation
• hypopigmentation
• epidermal atrophy
• telangiectasias
• the sun-protected area behind the ear is generally normal

More general terms

• poikiloderma

Additional terms

• dermatoheliosis (photoaging, skin aging)