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Review
. 2021 Jun;14(6 Suppl 1):S24-S26.
Epub 2021 Jun 1.

Managing Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients with Acne

Archana M Sangha  1
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Review

Managing Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients with Acne

Archana M Sangha. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021 Jun.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

DISCLOSURES: Ms. Sangha is a consultant for Sanofi/Regeneron, Incyte, Ortho Dermatologics, Pfizer, and Leo.

Figures

FIGURES 1A–1B.
FIGURES 1A–1B.
Nodulocystic acne with surrounding inflammation and PIH in two female African-American patients
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 2.
Nodulocystic acne with surrounding inflammation and PIH in a female Asian-Indian patient
FIGURE 3.
FIGURE 3.
“Pomade” acne, which is characterized by grouped comedones and a few papules along the hairline, can result from the use of comegenic haircare products (e.g., petrolatum, cocoa butter, shea butter, mineral oil), a common practice among skin of color patients..
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