SKINIPEDIA - Skin Photo Collection: Melasma aka "Pregnancy Mask"
Skin Photos on Skin Encyclopedia: Melasma
Melasma ('pregnancy mask' or chloasma) is characterized by tan or brown patches on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. Although usually called the "pregnancy mask," men can also develop it. Melasma may go away after pregnancy but, if it persists, can be treated with prescription creams and over-the-counter products. Use a sunscreen at all times if you have melasma, as sunlight worsens the condition.
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Melasma, when present in pregnant women, is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications. It is also prevalent in men and women of Native American descent (on the forearms) and in men and women of German/Russian and Jewish descent (on the face).
Melasma is a very common skin disorder. Though it can affect anyone, young women with brownish skin tones are at greatest risk.
