Post-inflammatory hypopigmented patch. This patient had a rash that resulted in pigment loss typical of post-inflammatory hypopigmentation.
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Post-inflammatory hypopigmented patch.
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Overview
Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation is a loss of skin color (pigmentation) after your skin heals from an injury. The pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) are damaged or destroyed in the healing process.
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2008

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