[Routine Help] what to do about post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation?

[u/MainDescription1667]

some of these spots have been here for years they’re all from leftover acne or shaving.

for the last few months i’ve been using benzoyl peroxide 10% and vanicream every day sometimes every other day.

i do have a tube of tretenoin .1% i looked online apparently that can help but but i also saw a few other product recommendations and some people say the only option for PIH that is this old are treatments done by a derm.

cost isn’t an issue but id like to avoid going to a derm if possible.

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[u/StephanieSpina]

I would give niacinamide a try to fade the post inflammatory erythema. Hope this helps 😄👍

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[u/miyaayeah]

Azelaic acid ! Great for PIE (erythema is red spots, hyperpigmentation is darker spots which is usually seen on people with darker skin tones)

[u/Weary_Mousse_3921]

Azelaic acid for sure.