chloasma
/kloʊˈæzmə/
noun
- A skin condition that causes brown or gray-brown patches on the face, often related to hormonal changes such as pregnancy or birth control use.
- The dermatologist explained that chloasma usually fades after childbirth.
- She used sunscreen daily to prevent her chloasma from getting darker.
- Many pregnant women develop chloasma on their cheeks and forehead.
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