Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Post-Inflammatory Erythema Part 2 #shorts

9 Dec 2024 · 1 min

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YouTube short by Shereene Idriss explaining the relationship between post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH): PIE often starts after acne, scars, or other inflammation, and PIH can develop afterward. The speaker notes that more melanated skin tends to experience worse long-term PIH and recommends sun protection/sunscreen; viewers are invited to ask questions in the comments.

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But if you look do you want to poof your other cheek please? She does have some post inflammatory hyperpigmentation that is a result of previous inflammation, also known as acne. So the lesson here is PIE is how it often starts, whether it is acne or a scar or any inflammation. But PIH is how it results and those who are more melanated tend to have worsening PIH long term, hence why sun protection and sunscreen is key to minimize that from happening. Let me know if you guys have any questions below.