ReviewAmerican journal of clinical dermatology2023
Review of Laser Treatments for Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color.
Review in American journal of clinical dermatology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 25 citations in OpenAlex.
- Facial laser complications (A Five Year Review).Lasers in medical science · 2026Pooled it
- Prevention of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Colour: A Systematic Review.The Australasian journal of dermatology · 2025Pooled it
- Complication rates and safety of pulsed dye laser treatment for port-wine stain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2023Pooled it
- Treatment of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Colour: A Systematic Review.Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgeryPooled it
- Clinical study on the effectiveness of laser combined with topical tranexamic acid in the treatment of melasma.Lasers in medical science · 2025Trial
- Efficacy of combined 1927 nm thulium fiber laser and supramolecular salicylic acid in photoaging treatment.Lasers in medical science · 2025Trial
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- Intense Pulsed Light Combined with Fractional COAesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color: Emerging Therapies and Treatment Algorithms.Cureus · 2026Review
- Paving the Way to Healthcare Equity: A Comprehensive Review of Care Gaps and Emerging Initiatives in Dermatology.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Review
- The impact of intervertebral disc hydration on the photothermal responses and carbonization properties in low-energy laser therapy.Lasers in medical science · 2025Article
- Preventive and Therapeutic Interventions in Solar Elastosis and Photoaging: A Comprehensive Systematic Review.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Hydroquinone Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex Based Topical Cream as an Effective Treatment of Melasma by Releasing Hydroquinone in a Controlled Manner.Pharmaceutical research · 2025Article
- Technological Advances in Anti-hair Loss and Hair Regrowth Cosmeceuticals: Mechanistic Breakthroughs and Industrial Prospects Driven by Multidisciplinary Collaborative Innovation.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Review
- Prognostic Factors Associated with Clinical Improvement Following Energy-Based Device Treatment in Thai Patients with Atrophic Acne Scars: A Retrospective Study.Dermatology and therapy · 2025Article
- Photoaging: Current Concepts on Molecular Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2025Review
- Acne-induced Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: From Grading to Treatment.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2025Review
- Low-Fluence Q-Switch 1064 Nm Laser Combined With Oral Tranexamic Acid: A Quicker Treatment for Laser-Induced Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Observational
- Energy-Based Skin Rejuvenation: A Review of Mechanisms and Thermal Effects.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- Clinical characteristics of patients receiving fractional laser therapy for facial scars and their association with the duration of postoperative erythema.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is an extremely common disorder of pigmentation in skin of color. It most frequently and severely affects phototypes that are rich in melanin and often has a chronic and unpredictable course. It presents significant treatment challenges and often requires a multi-factorial approach. We review the literature available for the optimal use of laser-based devices in the treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, particularly for Fitzpatrick skin phototypes III-VI. For the treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in skin of color, lasers remain second line to topical agents based on the variable response, cost, and risk of complications with laser use. For post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation resistant to topicals, laser devices, particularly neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet and fractional photothermolysis systems, can provide adjunctive treatment in skin of color patients when appropriate parameters are used. Future studies would benefit from an objective and consistent assessment to assist with a systematic analysis.
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