What is post inflammatory erythema and how is it treated? | Ask Doctor Anne

Your pimple is gone, but the red mark it left just won´t disappear? Your skin looks uneven despite your acne flare up being under control for months? Or are you simply unsure if the spots on your face are post inflammatory erythema (PIE) or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and confused which product you should use?

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Kapitel:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Where does the term post inflammatory erythema come from?
1:21 What is Post Inflammatory Erythema?
2:13 What is the difference between postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and postinflammatory erythema?
3:30 Is postinflammatory erythema dangerous?
4:01 How do you treat postinflammatory erythema?
5:23 Which products do I recommend for treating postinflammatory erythema?
6:40 Are topical products enough to treat postinflammatory erythema?

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[EldritchCloak]

Thanks so much for the video Doctor Anne. Keep up the good work!

[mostly.skincare]

Such a great video! While I understand the difference between the two and what they are, it's difficult to put into words to explain it so thank you very much!

[olinayoung]

Thanks Dr Anne, fabulous video! I have experienced both, oh joy. PIE due to cystic acne decades ago (faded after years), used laser at a dr’s to treat it 15 years ago, not due to acne this time (recommend given immediacy, safety & result which has lasted years). For PIH anti oxidant (vit C) & retin A use has been most effective. Vit C had greatest immediate effect (but there was painful learning curve initially, do research & go slow is my motto now lol!!)

[PotentialGaming]

thank you doctor anne you’re the best!! left a like and a sub 😎

[melisapuspadewi]

thank you dr anne, your video very help to my face now, im from Indonesia

[nataliea]

This is amazing and so informational 🙏🏼 thank you.

[dranchalkajala]

Hi, ma'am
My self Anchal and I'm 23
I have acnes on face deep in the skin, since 2 yrs...on palpation they they feel like nodules .
I used clindamycin phosphate gel for 8 months by the prescription of dermatologist, but ma'am their is no improvement.
Plz ma'am suggest me which gel or cream should I use for treating these acnes.

[francescoflenda]

Hello doctor Anne, would you recommend the use of pimple patches (as well as treating the underlying acne in all the other ways)? This was a super informative video, so thank you very much!

[averyrose]

Hello! I know diy skincare is a big no but can you make a homemade lip scrub? Out of 1 teaspoon honey and 2 teaspoons sugar? Or replacing honey with olive oil? I don’t know but I really need a lip scrub and there super expensive so I’m wondering if that’s something you could diy? Or if there’s any lip scrubbing tools that would last longer then an actual product? Thank you! I also wanted to thank you for always replying to my comments, you are one of the only channels who does and I greatly appreciate it!

[tsikinite]

hi doctor anne, you mentioned retinols, does tretinoin fall into this category? PIE has truly been the worse for me, I now never have more than one or two lesions on my face, but there are many flat red dots.. it is so frustrating. I was on adapalene for 5 months and it got a little better but switched to tretinoin last month. It is really helping, and I do think my PIE is fading, but slowly...

[domimera]

I appreciate you being so active in the comment section.
Is it possible digestive problems could cause acne/red spots? Or at least have a correlation? Last year I started having digestive issues (I was recently diagnosed with chronic gastritis) and I also started having problems with my skin for the first time ever. I don't think I have a lot of acne but each one seems to leave a red spot that lasts for more than half an year and can rarely end in a small dented scar. Is it possible that treating my gastritis would also help with my skin?

[nondairymilk]

Hi doctor thanks for the informative video. but does AHA help with PIE too ?

[inestm]

Thanks for the video, any suggestions on vitamin c for this problem? Thanks

[ricardomoreno]

Hello! I would like to know the differences between argireline solution from the ordinary, Q10 inkey list
and collagen boster from inkey list which is the best please
or I don't know if they are the same

[nailahsafa]

Actually i've managed to get rid of my PIE so that my skin tone becomes even again. But one day i had a breakout and a pimple grew on my PIE which had disappeared. I'm so upset :( But i went to a dermatologist and my acne got better, now i just have to struggle to get rid of my acne scars. Btw thank you for made this video, it's very helpful!!

[innarg]

Thank you for explaining the differences between the 2. I realize I have PIE. I've had IPL 3 times already and it didn't even make a dent. What type of laser is best for PIE?

[cwpxdzy]

Thank you for the incredibly informative video🙏🏼 is Alpha Arbutin good for treating PIE?

[fabipasha]

Hello Doctor Anne. I always follow your videos religiously as they are really informative. I have a question and I think you are the best person to answer it perfectly. Could you please tell me if retinoid and collagen can be paired together along with tri peptides like matrixyl? Also, can collagen or peptides be paired together with vitamin c as well? Looking forward to your prompt response. Thanks in advance, love from India ❤

[abdullahmohammed]

Hello..
You mentioned that lasers can work and treat PIE i have heard that Pulsed dye laser (PDL)is the one used for this treatment is it correct? Thanks in advance

[anabozic]

Thank You so much .
I buy AHA, BHA exfoliating serum from Bye Bye Blemish few days ago...should i stop using it because of PIE?
What to use to exfoliate ?