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Skin Pigmentation Around The Injection Site. How To Make Skin Tone Even?

I receiced a steriod injection in my rt wrist around 6 months ago. the Doctor did tell me that my skin pigmentation around the injection site would get lighter( hypopigmentation ) The hypopigmentation lasted for about a month or so The area around the injection site is now darker ( hyperpigmentation ) Can you please tell me why and what can i do to even my skin tone even?
Thu, 5 Jul 2012
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Hi,
There are many adverse effect of intralesional steroid injection. Hypopigmentation is common of them but your hyperpigmentation around the site of injection might be a reactionary/ compensatory state of melanin synthesis.
If you have no other pigmentary disorder of skin or any history of use coloring agent on hypopigmented site then cause can be steroid.
You can try Hydroquinone 4% preparation/ chemical peel/ laser procedure on your wrist join area with consultation/under supervision of a dermatologist.
with regards.
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Skin Pigmentation Around The Injection Site. How To Make Skin Tone Even?

Hi, There are many adverse effect of intralesional steroid injection. Hypopigmentation is common of them but your hyperpigmentation around the site of injection might be a reactionary/ compensatory state of melanin synthesis. If you have no other pigmentary disorder of skin or any history of use coloring agent on hypopigmented site then cause can be steroid. You can try Hydroquinone 4% preparation/ chemical peel/ laser procedure on your wrist join area with consultation/under supervision of a dermatologist. with regards.