melasma
/məˈlæzmə/
noun
- A common skin condition causing brown or gray-brown patches, usually on the face, often triggered by sun exposure or hormonal changes.
- Melasma can fade on its own after childbirth or when hormonal levels return to normal.
- Many pregnant women develop melasma, sometimes called the 'mask of pregnancy.'
- Her dermatologist recommended sunscreen and a special cream to treat the melasma on her cheeks.
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