Poikiloderma-Mottled Coloration on the Neck or Chest

Poikiloderma refers to increased pigmentation, producing reddish-brown skin, usually on the sides and front of the neck and chest. Sun protection is the best preventative measure for poikiloderma. However, an intense pulsed light procedure (Photofacial) will reduce the coloration over several treatments. The light source works by emitting intense, but gentle light bursts that target abnormal tissue and leave the surrounding tissue untouched.