Is postinflammatory hyperpigmentation truly “post” in people with darker skin tones?

About the Study: 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).

10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.2641

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