Until the onset of light-based medical devices, Poikiloderma of Civatte was a difficult entity to treat. Lasers and IPL's have given us some great weapons in treating this rather common and totally benign condition. Poikiloderma of Civatte was first described by the great French... more
Are lasers used to treat Poikiloderma of Civatte?
Can Fraxel Repair be used on Poikiloderma of Civatte?
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A: Poikiloderma
Yes, Fraxel can treat this benign skin condition. However, because the Repair Fraxel is ablative (removes skin), it would not be my first choice to treat the neck and chest area. Poikiloderma is a skin pigmentary disorder which could be just as easily treated with the Fraxel Restore or a broadband... more
A: Lasers for Poikiloderma
Lasers and IPL can work really well for treating Poikiloderma of Civatte. We recommend either Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or the V-Beam Pulsed Dye Laser. We also have both the Fraxel Repair and Restore Lasers which would not be my first choice for your condition. I would be skeptical if someone was recommending... more
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