Title: Mask of pregnancy (chloasma)
Course: Antenatal Care Part 1 - Ethiopia (Full)

Mask of pregnancy (chloasma)

Some women produce a brownish pigmentation of the skin over the face and forehead, known as the 'mask of pregnancy' (or chloasma). It gives a bronze look. It begins about the 16th week of pregnancy and gradually increases, but it usually fades after delivery. You will learn more about it in Study Session 8.