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Chronic light damage to the skin with extensive reddening of the skin, possibly also temporary burning of the lateral neck areas. The concordant occurrence of erythrosis interfollicularis colli and cutis rhomboidalis nuchae is frequently observed (Wollina U 2019).
Sometimes the interfollicular redness is also associated with reticular hyperpigmentation (see also Erythromelanosis interfollicularis colli).
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Mainly lateral parts of the neck and décolleté, submental region always free (chin shadow); also the retroauricular region.
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Good cosmetic results can be achieved with appropriate experience with high-energy flash or short arc lamp(IPL) technology or with diode or dye laser applications (Wenzel SM et al. 2008). High energy flash or short arc lamps
In addition, prophylactic application of light protection agent in case of intensive sunlight.
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- Wenzel SM et al (2008) Progressive disseminated essential telangiectasia and erythrosis interfollicularis colli as examples for successful treatment with a high-intensity flashlamp. Dermatology 217:286-290.
Wollina U (2019) Erythrosis interfollicularis colli and cutis rhomboidalis nuchae: two sides of a coin. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat 28:53-55.
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Elastosis; Erythema; Erythromelanosis interfollicularis colli; Erythromelanosis interfollicularis facei et colli; Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation; Reticular hyperpigmentations; Teleangiectasia; Teleangiectasia; Ulerythema ophryogenes;Outgoing links (4)
Dyschromia; Erythromelanosis interfollicularis colli; Flash lamps; Light stabilizers;Disclaimer
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