chloasma

Chloasma: Discoloration of the skin, often on the face.

This is known as the "mask of pregnancy," or chloasma, and it usually fades after delivery.

Chloasma nearly always goes away of its own accord when the high levels of circulating hormones return to normal.

Darkening of the skin on the upper lip, under the eyes, or on the forehead (chloasma).

An example of hyperpigmentation is melasma (also known as chloasma).

Chloasma describes skin discolorations caused by hormones.

Skin adverse effects include chloasma or melasma that may continue despite discontinuation of the drug.

Giant freckles, called chloasma, sometimes appear on the face or neck in sunlight if you are pregnant or taking the combined Pill.

Melasma, also known as chloasma - patchy hyperpigmentation often found in pregnant women.

Melasma (chloasma) is characterized by tan or brown patches on the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin.

Hydroquinone topical is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, chloasma, and melasma.

Chloasma - a condition that shows up as a dark mask on the forehead, bridge of the nose, around the mouth and temples - may fade slightly over time.

The cause of chloasma is not fully understood, although experts think that increased levels of pregnancy hormones cause the pigment-producing cells in the skin (melanocytes) to produce more pigment.

Esoterica is an over-the-counter topical ointment applied to the skin for the purpose of lightening freckles, age spots, chloasma, melasma, and other skin discolorations due to a benign localized increase in the production of melanin.

Also known as chloasma or "pregnancy mask," melasma causes patches of darker skin to appear on the face, especially the cheeks and forehead, because of a change in hormones affecting your skin's pigmentation [source: U.S. News & World Report].