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chloasma, mask of pregnancy, pregnancy mask, melasma, dark skin discoloration found on sun-exposed areas, the face, melasma, very common skin disorder, though it, affect anyone, young women, brownish skin tones, at greatest risk, melasma, associated, the female hormones estrogen, progesterone, common in pregnant women, taking oral contraceptives, "the pill", women taking hormone replacement therapy, menopause, sun exposure is also a strong risk factor, melasma, particularly common in tropical climates, melasma doesn't cause any other symptoms besides skin discoloration but of great cosmetic concern, a uniform brown color, seen over the cheeks, forehead, nose, upper lip, most often symmetrical, matching on both sides, the face, physician, diagnose melasma based upon the appearance of skin, a closer examination using a wood's lamp, help guide treatment, of tretinoin cream, a bleaching cream containing hydroquinone helpful in fading some types of melasma, physician, add chemical peels, topical steroid creams, in severe cases, laser treatments, remove the dark pigment, most importantly, sun avoidance, daily sunscreen use, key to avoiding melasma, melasma often fades over several months after stopping oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, after delivering a child, additional pregnancies, use of these medications, call physician, have persistent darkening of face, daily sunscreen use not only helps, prevent melasma but is crucial, in the prevention of skin cancer, wrinkles.