DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.2641 ISSN: 2168-6068
Is Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Truly “Post” in People With Darker Skin Tones?
Jerry K. L. Tan, Iltefat H. Hamzavi, Tasneem F. Mohammad, Andrew F. AlexisThis Viewpoint reviews how inflammation can coexist with hyperpigmentation, explains why inflammatory activity may be underrecognized in people with darker skin tones, and proposes an approach in which hyperpigmentation prompts continued assessment for persistent inflammation.