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Postinflammatory Hypopigmentation

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Postinflammatory Hypopigmentation

  • See Also
  1. Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
  2. Pigment Disorders
  • Pathophysiology
  1. Skin inflammation or injury resulting in loss of pigment
  • 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
  • Management
  1. Treat underlying cause
  • References
  1. Plensdorf (2017) Am Fam Physician 96(12): 797-804 [PubMed]