Learn how to use shea butter for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in this article! What is Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation? Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a type of temporary pigmentation that arises due as a response to inflammation (such as acne inflammation, psoriasis, dermatitis, etc) or because of injury (such as thermal burns or burns due to chemical peels, dermabrasion or laser skin therapies). This type of hyperpigmentation is characterized by flat spots of discoloration on the skin. They range in color from red, pink, purple to brown or black spots. It often appears due to acne and Continue Reading