poikiloderma

poikiloderma
A variegated hyperpigmentation and telangiectasia of the skin, followed by atrophy. [poikilo- + G. derma, skin]
- p. atrophicans and cataract SYN: Rothmund syndrome.
- p. atrophicans vasculare a rare condition that simulates chronic radiodermatitis in appearance; may eventuate as mycosis fungoides. SYN: parapsoriasis lichenoides.
- p. of Civatte reticulated pigmentation and telangiectasia of the sides of the cheeks and neck; common in middle-aged women.
- p. congenitale SYN: Rothmund syndrome.

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poi·kilo·der·ma .pȯi-kə-lə-'dər-mə n, pl -mas or -ma·ta -mət-ə any of several disorders characterized by patchy discoloration of the skin

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n.
a condition in which the skin atrophies and becomes pigmented, giving it a mottled appearance.

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poi·ki·lo·der·ma (poi″kĭ-lo-durґmə) pigmentary and atrophic changes in the skin, with both hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, so that it has a mottled appearance.

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