Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
long term
low

Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation can occur as uncommon post-inflammatory complications of a non-pigmented rash. Hyperpigmentation can occur as a direct adverse effect of a drug (e.g., tetracyclines, amiodarone, hydroxychloroquine).

long term
low

Post-inflammatory scarring occasionally occurs.

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