Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation characteristically presents as discrete macules with hazy, feathered margins. It ensues after resolution of inflammatory skin eruptions such as acne, contact ...

Hypopigmentation is where an area of the skin is lighter in color than the rest of the skin tone. "It is the opposite of hyperpigmentation, which is increased pigment in the skin," dermatologist ...

Potential side effects include irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, nail discoloration, and postinflammatory hyper or hypopigmentation (Grimes, 1993). Although uncommon, ochronosis (a ...