I just read salicylic acid ( a main
ingredient in acne cleansers) can cause
post inflammatory pigmentation.
Has anyone experienced this with the use
of these cleansers? When low doses on the
acid are used are you still at risk of
getting hyperpigmentation, or is it just
when the acid is in larger quantities?
I would guess you would need a higher
quantity of that in order for it to make
changes in your skin, pretty much most if
not all acne medications contain sacylic
(sp) acid in them, some people may be
sensitive to these products and would
cause skin pigmentation. I would speak
with your dermatologist about this though
to be 100% sure it might just be false
information you have read.
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