Who Can Get Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?
Who Can Get Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?Who can get post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? Am I at risk?Answer: If you have skin, you can develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). It can occur anywhere on the body, in both males and females. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation triggered by acne can develop wherever inflamed pimples are a problem, such as the face, neck, chest, back, etc. Some people tend to be more susceptible to this type of hyperpigmentation. Although post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur in skin of any color, it tends to occur more commonly — and is more lasting — in darker complexions. If you are of African, Asian, Latin, or Native American descent, you are more vulnerable to developing PIH. Pimples are a common cause of post-inflammatory hyperpi
