Melasma during pregnancy
MELASMA:
The appearance of brown, tan or dark spots on the face is called as melasma or hyperpigmentation. In general if you experience melasma during pregnancy then it is also called as the "mask of pregnancy" or chloasma. This skin discoloration mainly occurs around upper cheeks, nose and forehead. During pregnancy, the sudden rise in the hormones can cause melasma. Around 50-70% of women may experience melasma during pregnancy, mostly in the...