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Areolar darkening

Darkening of the skin around the nipples that is common and usually normal during pregnancy.

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Melasma and darkening of skin during pregnancy

Melasma and darkening of skin during pregnancy

What melasma is and why pregnancy can trigger it Melasma is a common form of acquired hyperpigmentation, usually seen as symmetric brown or gray-brown patches on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, or chin. It is not an infection, and it is not dangerous in itself. The condition is multifactorial: pregnancy-related hormonal shifts, ultraviolet exposure, […]