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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

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Color Atlas of Chemical Peels

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Optimal treatment for PIH includes prevention of further pigment deposition and clearing of the deposited pigment. Chemical peels work best when used in combination with topical bleaching regimens. Given the propensity of darker skin types to develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, superficial peels work best, while minimizing complications.

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Editors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 1, 40138, Bologna, Italy

    Antonella Tosti MD

  2. Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California and Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 650, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, USA

    Pearl E. Grimes MD

  3. Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 1, 40138, Bologna, Italy

    Maria Pia De Padova MD

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Soriano, T., Grimes, P.E. (2006). Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. In: Tosti, A., Grimes, P.E., De Padova, M.P. (eds) Color Atlas of Chemical Peels. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-30223-9_16

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