Mechanisms for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation.

Many other mediators of inflammation or biochemical pathways must be involved in producing post-inflammatory hyper and hypopigmentation. Most of these mechanisms remain to be identified. We hope the ideas presented in this report stimulate some future investigation, the results of which will improve both our own understanding of the epidermis and the role of the melanocyte as an integral part of this important issue.