“Hyperpigmentation in the armpits is often the result of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,” said Dr. Hadley King, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York. In this case, aggressive ...

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) happens when your skin makes extra melanin after it has been irritated or injured. Melanin is a natural pigment that is responsible for the color in our ...

Dark armpits occur for a wide variety of ... sensitive skin who may be prone to irritation can experience post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is hyperpigmentation that occurs after a ...

“Excess sweating predisposes the armpit area to get sensitive ... get an allergic reaction—you will likely get more post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,” says Dr. Gmyrek.

Dark patches from eczema can last longer than the condition itself – here’s what dermatologists recommend for lasting relief Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from atopic dermatitis ...

What Is Post-Inflammatory Erythema? When your skin is injured or irritated, it becomes inflamed. This inflammation can cause redness, hyperpigmentation, or grey and brown patches on the skin.