Chloasma, also called melasma, is a dark skin discoloration that can often affect women during pregnancy and is known as the `mask of pregnancy` because it usually occurs on the face. It is not harmful and usually disappears after birth.

What is the reason of this?

Although chloasma can affect anyone, women with darker skin and those who are more frequently exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays are more prone. For pregnant women, chloasma is caused by the increased amount of hormones in your body promoting an increase in the production of melanin, the substance responsible for pigmentation.

Tips

The possibility of chloasma during pregnancy can never be ruled out. To protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun in summer and winter when you are directly exposed, and also to be protected in the shade, in the car and behind the window, you should take the necessary precautions such as a hat, clothing or clean sunscreen creams.