PERIORBITAL HYPERPIGMENTATION (POH): A REVIEW OF MEDICAL AND PROCEDURAL TREATMENTS | PLANT CELL BIOT

Periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH) is a widespread and common problem in the world among men and women, young people and the elderly. POH is the product of genetics, anemia, stress, sleep disturbances, aging, dermal deposition of melanin, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to atopic or contact dermatitis, some systemic diseases, and inappropriate behaviors. It should be stated that the genetic factor plays the most important role.For the reasons mentioned above, there are different therapies for POH. POH therapy involves removing irritant chemicals, shielding physical or topical treatments from glare, and reducing pigmentation. This study discusses various types of POH, different reasons for this issue, its clinical symptoms, and procedures for diagnosis / treatment.

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