Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
variable
high

As its name suggests, PV, by definition, is characterised by pigmentary abnormalities. Dyschromia or dyspigmentation may be particularly common in people with darker skin.[4]​[5]​ After successful treatment of PV, patients can expect resolution of these changes. However, they must be reminded that, even after successful treatment, the pigmentary abnormalities associated with PV may take up to 6 weeks to resolve and are not a sign of treatment failure.[35] Hypopigmented lesions, in particular, can take longer to resolve.[20]

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