Senile lentigo

Solar lentigo are a macular area of brown pigmentation appearing after either acute or chronic sun exposure. The term solar lentigo is In younger patients solar lentigo are seen on preferred to senile lentigo, which is sometimes sim-exposed areas (Fig. i8.i). There is usually a... [Pg.199]

Histologically, senile lentigo shows a hyperpigmented basal layer and an elongation of the rete ridges, which seem to drive deeply into the dermis. The epidermis contains clusters of keratinocytes, which retained and accumulated the melanin pigment [1,2]. [Pg.141]

Senile lentigo is present in 90% of Caucasians older than 60% years of age and is rare among individuals with dark-pigmented skin [3],... [Pg.141]

Senile lentigo can be easily diagnosed by clinical examination of the skin. Dermoscopy can be a useful tool to aid the clinician in performing the correct diagnosis, and histopathology is usually limited to doubtful... [Pg.141]

Senile lentigo does not require treatment, unless the patient requests treatment for cosmetic reasons. [Pg.141]

Chemical peehng (nichloroacetic acid) [5, 6], cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) [7], and laser smgery (Q-switched lasers/KTP/IPL) [8] are the most effective and rapid treatments to treat senile lentigos. [Pg.141]

Chemical peeling wim trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is a good choice to treat senile lentigos. The application of this agent on the skin causes protein denaturation... [Pg.141]

Noblesse E, Nizaid C, Cario-Andri M et al (2006) Skin ultrastnicture in senile lentigo. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 19 95-100... [Pg.142]

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