Complications
Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
long term
low
Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation can occur as uncommon postinflammatory complications of a nonpigmented rash. Hyperpigmentation can occur as a direct adverse effect of a drug (e.g., tetracyclines, amiodarone, hydroxychloroquine).
long term
low
Postinflammatory scarring occasionally occurs.
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