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"Gentle" 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide "Spot" Cream Left Me with a Patch of Brownish-red Skin

asked 1 year ago by Sara04 in New York
Latest answer by Mary Lupo, MD
Question viewed 207 times
Tags: brown spots, cream

I am fair-skinned. This happened several months ago and it is still apparent. What can be done?

1 answer to "Gentle" 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide "Spot" Cream Left Me with a Patch of Brownish-red Skin

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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

PIH can be caused by acne, picking, or an irritation from a medication. Please see a dermatologist ASAP to correct this. Be sure you stay out of tanning beds and allow no sun to hit your face since that will worsen this problem. Good luck.

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