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Evidence-based answers on hyperpigmentation, brightening and tropical-climate skincare for Malaysia & Indonesia.
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Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
What Causes Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Tropical Climates?
PIH is the dark mark left after skin heals from acne, insect bites, or heat rash; in Malaysia and Indonesia the intense UV and year-round humidity make these marks darker and slower to fade.
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Stop picking, apply azelaic acid 10–20% or tranexamic acid, and wear SPF 50+ daily; most red-brown acne marks fade in 3–6 months.
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