Posts Tagged ‘oral contraceptive pill’

Chloasma (Melasma, Pregnancy Mask)

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

What is melasma? Chloasma consists of brown spots/patches on both sides of the face, especially on the cheeks, upper lips, nose and chin. The distribution is usually symmetrical. Chloasma is mainly seen in women of child-bearing age. The colour in Chloasma darkens during sunlight exposure. Chloasma tends to occur during pregnancy and with the use […]

image description