Postinflammatory Hypopigmentation

Aka: Postinflammatory Hypopigmentation

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II. Pathophysiology

  1. Skin inflammation or injury resulting in loss of pigment

III. Causes

  1. Conditions
    1. Tinea Versicolor
    2. Atopic Dermatitis
    3. Pityriasis Alba
    4. Psoriasis
    5. Guttate Psoriasis
  2. Procedure Complications
    1. Dermabrasion
    2. Chemical Peels
    3. Cryotherapy
    4. Intralesional Corticosteroid Injection

IV. Management

  1. Treat underlying cause

V. References

  1. Plensdorf (2017) Am Fam Physician 96(12): 797-804 [PubMed]

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