What to do when perioral dermatitis turns black after healing

The perioral dermatitis is generally known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which can be improved by general treatment, medication and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: For patients with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation of the skin, it is necessary to pay attention to skin cleaning, avoid rubbing the affected area, in order to prevent deepening of pigmentation. In addition, daily travel need to do a good job of sun protection, such as wearing sun hats, umbrellas and so on.
2. Drug therapy: patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use drugs that can inhibit melanocytes, such as niacinamide, tranexamic acid and azelaic acid, which can lighten and reduce hyperpigmentation.
3. Physical therapy: patients can choose laser therapy, through the high energy of laser, make the deposition of melanin broken, so as to achieve the effect of lightening hyperpigmentation.
There is no one way to improve post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, so it is recommended to go to a regular hospital to consult a doctor and cooperate with him or her for standardized treatment.