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Is Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Truly “Post” in People With Darker Skin Tones?

JAMA Dermatology 10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.2641

August 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This Viewpoint reviews how inflammation can coexist with hyperpigmentation, explains why inflammatory activity may be underrecognized in people with darker skin tones, and proposes an approach in which hyperpigmentation prompts continued assessment for persistent inflammation.

Corresponding Author: Jerry K. L. Tan, MD, Department of Medicine, Western University, 2224 Walker Rd, Ste 300, Windsor, ON N8W 5L7, Canada (jerrytan1230@outlook.com).

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