Abstract
Post-inflammatory pigment alteration is a common sequela of acne vulgaris in darker skin types (Fitzpatrick skin phototypes IV–VI). Acne-associated dyschromia contributes considerably to the psychological and emotional distress experienced by acne patients and can often be of greater concern to the patient than the acne itself [1 – 3]. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is seen much more frequently than post-inflammatory hypopigmentation; however, it is important to keep in mind that in addition to acne itself, various acne treatments can cause hyper- or hypopigmentation as a result of irritation.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Acneiform Eruptions in Dermatology |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Differential Diagnosis |
| Publisher | Springer New York |
| Pages | 279-287 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461483441 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781461483434 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
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