title: Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
abstract: The epidermis provides a barrier against environmental toxins. The epidermal inflammatory response (dermatitis) causes the release of many peptides, chemical agents that alter the activity of both immune cells and pigment cells. Postinflammatory pigmentation may be an indicator that the melanocytes are part of the epidermal inflammatory system. Programs for treatment of postinflammatory pigmentation have been outlined.
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Nordlund
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016718:Arachidonic Acid; D001095:Arachidonic Acids / Q000502:physiology; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000502:physiology; D007372:Interferons / Q000502:physiology; D007375:Interleukin-1 / Q000502:physiology; D009074:Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D008544:Melanocytes / Q000502:physiology; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000502:physiology; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D001095:Arachidonic Acids; D007375:Interleukin-1; D011453:Prostaglandins; D014807:Vitamin D; D016718:Arachidonic Acid; D009074:Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones; D007372:Interferons; D006854:Hydrocortisone