Mask of Pregnancy

Skin Care

Women's Health

Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreJun 14, 2021

The topic Mask of Pregnancy you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Melasma.

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Melasma is a benign skin condition that results in hyperpigmentation (darker skin) patches, most commonly on the face. Exposure to sunlight is an important risk factor for the condition
Melasma more often develops in young women; it is also common during pregnancy, thus termed “Mask of Pregnancy”. Nevertheless, this painless condition is not known to adversely affect pregnancy in any manner
Based on skin involvement, Melasma is categorized as:
- Epidermal Melasma: These are dark brown in color, have well-differentiated borders, and respond well to treatment
- Dermal Melasma: These are light brown to blue-grey in color, have poorly-differentiated borders, and do not respond well to treatment
- Mixed Melasma: It is the most common form of Melasma and is a combination of the dermal and epidermal type. The response of this type to treatment may be described as fair

Please find comprehensive information on Melasma regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Lester Fahrner, MD

Chief Medical Officer, DoveMed Team

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