POST INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION:
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POST INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION
What is it?
It is an area of localised hyperpigmentation (excess melanin), as a result of damage to the skin from inflammatory process. It can range from light brown to black. It is temporary.
POST inflammatory pigmentation or PIH can happen anywhere on the body.
What does it resemble?
Distinguish PIH from PIE, which is post inflammatory erythema. This consists of superficial blood vessels that grow during the wound healing stage and is common after inflammtory acne, especially in lighter skin people. Darker skin folks would end up with Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
How can we treat it?
- Sun block
- Laser light
- Antioxidant and lightening agents
What are the causes?
- Sun
- Injury. This can be as a result of over zealous chemical peel, laser, or other energy based devices.
- Heat
(courtesy of skinperfectbrothers.com)

PIH

ACNE PIH
PIH ( Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)