Post
Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Causes and Treatments
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
is classified by the discoloration of the skin following a skin
lesion or acne. The skin appears red, brown, purple, or even black.
This is not a serious condition, and you do not need to seek medical
attention. If your condition worsens; however, you should contact
a physician to make sure that there isn’t an infection or
an underlying condition causing the problem.
Causes of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation:
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation is caused by the overproduction
of melanin (the protein that gives your skin pigmentation). It occurs
in response to a skin irritation, and it is commonly seen in patients
with acne. It remains for long periods of time, even after the skin
irritation has cleared. It is seen in both men and women, but is
seen more often in people with darker skin tones, due to already
high levels of melanin.
Treatments for Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation:
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation will usually fade on its own
over a period of two to three months. Using acne treatments can
help to speed the healing process along. There are some natural
treatments that have shown positive effects on clearing up acne
and hyperpigmentation. Other possibilities are alpha hydroxy and
retinol creams, which can help to exfoliate the skin and help the
formation of new skin cells.
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