Will Post Inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation Ever Get Resolved Completely?

Posted on Sat, 26 Feb 2022

Question: Will post inflammatory hyperpigmentaion ever resolve?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Will take around 6-8 months to disappear

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photograph and this hyperpigmentation will take around 6-8 months to disappear.
It is still looking like a Tyndall effect.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 days later)

Thank you for your feedback. You would think after three disolvent treatments the filler would be gone.

Now the red bumps are coming back. The last derm scared me into to dissolving again because she said I may have an infection over filler (biofilm). Told me the disolvent would get rid of red bumps.

Well she was wrong because they are back with periodic burning sensation. I’m going to make another appointment with regualar dem, should I ask about steroids?

Including new pic.

Thanks you again for all of your help with this endless situation.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for intralesional steroid injection

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I don't think you have any infection.
It seems to be either hypersensitivity reaction or granulomatous reaction to the filler.
I think you should go for intralesional steroid injections.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 hours later)

Thank you again.
One more question.
As the hypersensitivity seems to come and go. Some days it feels ok other day as it bothers me. If I opt not to try to disolve more or choose steroid treatment will it resolve on its own or cause damage somehow from non treatment?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Even if you don’t opt for treatment I think it should resolve in few months.
It won’t cause damage even with non treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. Sawhney you are seriously a godsend for always getting back to me so quickly! I have an appointment with the dem for next week so I’m a little anxious until then. Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don’t worry

Detailed Answer:
Don’t worry!! It will be fine soon.
All the best!!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T