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    GlossaryPost-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

    skin darkens after inflammation due to excess melanin production

    Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a condition where the skin becomes darker in color after an inflammatory event, such as acne, eczema, or a skin injury. This occurs because the inflammation triggers an overproduction of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, leading to dark spots or patches that can persist even after the initial inflammation has healed.

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      An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation

      research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation

      20 citations , October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
      Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy

      research Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy

      275 citations , March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
      Pregnancy's Effects on the Skin

      research Pregnancy's Effects on the Skin

      13 citations , June 1984 in “Postgraduate Medicine”
      Pregnancy can cause various skin changes, including pigmentation, acne, and stretch marks, and may affect preexisting skin conditions.
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      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

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      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.