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Mask of pregnancy

A woman develops a facial hyperpigmentation while pregnant. A 29-YEAR-OLD woman presents with a mottled facial hyperpigmentation that started during her pregnancy. She is 12 months post-partum and the appearance has only improved slightly. She has tried many different over-the-counter fading creams with no significant improvement. She is currently on the oral contraceptive pill. How can this woman be helped? THE PROBLEM Chloasma, or mask of pregnancy, describes facial hyperpigmentation in response to hormonal changes during pregnancy that is aggravated by sunlight. Melasma refers to a similar facial hyperpigmentation ...