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A member asked:
Post acne i have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on my cheeks how to treat it what are various medecine and treatments available for indian skin?
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Many options: with darker skin not as many options as for caucausian as some might cause worsening of PIH need to seek professional consultation with someone who treats this regularly and in Fitzpatrick skin type 5 If they don't know what a Fitzpatrick skin type or a Fitz 5 is, you're at the wrong provider
Answered 9/15/2015
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