Post inflammatory erythema

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We asked dermatologists to give us expert tips on how to treat—and prevent—post-inflammatory erythema, often referred to as PIE. Keep reading to learn more.

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if you’ve ever heard your esthie bestie talking about PIE or PIH, this is what they are referring to! 🐆 this pigmentation shows up on the skin commonly after acne breakouts, but can occur after any inflammation like sun damage, not following post procedure care instructions, and trauma to the skin. depending on your skin tone, one or the other, (or both!) may make an appearance on the skin. if you have post inflammatory erythema or hyperpigmentation, schedule a consultation with me and…

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Have you ever heard of Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE)? No ❓ Let's talk about it 💫 - Shop via the link in our bio kallistia.com @kallistia

Post-inflammatory erythema, commonly shortened to PIE, is a term that was first introduced in dermatology literature in 2013 by Bae-Harboe et al. to describe erythema (redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries), often seen after the resolution of inflammatory acne or other inflammatory skin conditions. After […]View post to subscribe to site newsletter.