How to treat ACNE PIGMENTATION | PIH

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How to treat ACNE PIGMENTATION | PIH
PIH also known as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is most commonly associated with past - present acne lesions. PIH is also known as ‘acne marks’ or grade 1 #acnescars
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PIH can refer to brown or red acne marks. I prefer to separate red acne marks in the category of macular erythema, or PIE - post inflammatory erythema.
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Facts - PIH is more common in darker skinned patients. In 50% of cases PIH can last up to one year. In 25% of cases PIH can last up to 5 years. 80% of PIH cases are seen in MILD to MODERATE acne. PIH is more common in patients who pick, additionally pigment is related to UV exposure
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How to treat? Prevention is the key. Treat acne early AND effectively. Sunscreen helps. Pigment faders such as #hydroquinone #kojicacid #meladerm #arbutin #licorice #AHAs & #ascorbicacid can be effective. Low strength peels such as AHAs or BHA salicylic acid - TCA can fade pigment. Lasers including nano-pico-fractional lasers can be useful as adjunctive treatment, as can vascular modulators.
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Dr Davin Lim, Dermatologist
Brisbane, Australia
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