Eukroma Cream
20g
Hydroquinone cream for melasma and chloasma. It slows melanin production, the pigment behind dark patches.
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Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is temporary darkening of the skin that follows injury or inflammation, such as from burns, dermatitis or infection. It occurs more often in darker skin types.
Key points
- Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation often appears as flat patches of darkened skin, and the colour may range from brown to blue-grey depending on the depth of the pigment.
- The condition may improve gradually over months, and sun exposure can darken the patches further, making sun protection a helpful measure.
Common questions about Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
What causes postinflammatory hyperpigmentation?
Injury or inflammation to the skin, such as from burns, dermatitis or acne, triggers excess melanin production that leaves dark patches. The condition is more visible in darker skin types.
What is hydroquinone and how is it used?
Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening ingredient that reduces pigmentation by slowing melanin production. It is the active ingredient in the listed Eukroma Cream, applied topically as a cream to help lighten darkened areas over time.