Pigmentation

Most commonly asked Questions and Answers you might want to know about Pigmentation:

1. What is post-infammatory hyperpigmentation?
2. How is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation treated ?

Pigmentation treatment at Our Clinic:

At the Joyce Lim Clinic, we offer different types of treatment for our patients.

1. What is post-infammatory hyperpigmentation?

• It is a discolouration that is left on the skin after an underlying skin disease has healed.
• The underlying skin disease may be trauma, skin infection, eczema or a drug reaction.
• In dark-skinned persons, the colour tends to be more intense and persists for a longer period.
• The pigmentation tends to clear with time.

2. How is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation treated ?

Usually, normal skin colour will return slowly over a period of months.

One should avoid further trauma to the area, e.g. frequent rubbing and sunlight exposure.

In hyperpigmentation, bleaching agents such as those containing hydroquinone may be used. Occasionally a mild steroid may help.