‘Avoid overlooking’ ongoing skin inflammation when diagnosing hyperpigmentation

A diagnosis of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, even without apparent erythema, may ignore ongoing inflammatory disease that warrants proper treatment, particularly for people with darker skin types, researchers reported. When applied properly, a post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) diagnosis indicates that a previously inflamed lesion from a condition such as acne, eczema or lichen

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