PIH vs PIE

Do you know the difference between PIE and PIH acne marks? Both of these are very common and often associated with acne 🧐 ✨ PIH is more common in darker skin types and PIE is more common in lighter skin types ✨ Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) = brown or black marks caused my melanin ✨ Post Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) = red marks caused by dilated blood vessels ✨Prevention is better than cure for both PIE and PIH - be consistent with sun protection and avoid picking your acne! ✨ Unlike PIH, there's limited OTC topical treatment in managing PIE and clinical procedures (eg: lasers) are more effective ✨ Both of these will improve with time which may take months depending on severity 🌸 If you’re struggling with these acne marks, do not hesitate to speak to your dermatologist about this! Do you have any of these acne marks? What are your tips? 🌸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/COxxGFZn8Jd/?igshid=111co9nps3plm Friday quiz is up!