SynthesisThe Australasian journal of dermatology2025
Prevention of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Colour: A Systematic Review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Interventions to Prevent Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation After Laser and Energy-Based Device Treatments: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Axillary Hyperpigmentation Treatment: A Systematic Review of the Literature.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy and Safety of Lebrikizumab in Adult and Adolescent Patients with Skin of Color and Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Results from the Phase IIIb, Open-Label ADmirable Study.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2025Trial
- Use of a nanosecond Q-switched 1064 nm Nd: YAG laser for photoaging management in Asian skin: a retrospective study.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Efficacy and Safety of a Topical Skincare Regimen with Tripeptide/Hexapeptide following Aesthetic Procedures: Analysis of Two Randomized, Split-Face Trials in Asian Subjects.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
- Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color: Emerging Therapies and Treatment Algorithms.Cureus · 2026Review
- Clinical Effects and Safety of Radiofrequency Microneedling for the Management of Melasma: A Retrospective Study.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Article
- 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
- Clinical efficacy and predictive factors of photodynamic therapy combined with recombinant mussel mucin repair dressing in treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesPost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) impacts all skin tones with a heightened predilection for Fitzpatrick skin types (FST) III-VI. Preventative measures include pre- and post-intervention approaches, such as sunscreen and corticosteroids. This systematic review aims to summarise the preventative measure outcomes for skin of colour individuals.
methodsA literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (from 1946) and Embase (from 1974) in adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines.
resultsOf 14 studies, 369 cases were included. The mean age was 38 years (n = 293) and 72% were female (n = 265). All patients were of Asian ethnicity, and 42% were of FST III, 54% FST IV, and 4% FST V. Nearly all cases were precipitated by laser therapy (> 95%), and the face was the most reported location (85%). The most successful preventative measure was sunscreen alone or combined with other ingredients. Less successful outcomes were seen with topical corticosteroids and systemic tranexamic acid, while cooling air devices exacerbated the development of PIH.
conclusionOverall, only sunscreen consistently prevented the incidence of PIH; however, the severity of the ensuing PIH may be diminished with other measures. There is considerable room for improved preventative strategies for at-risk populations.
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