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Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Moles or spots of different colors on skin or lining of the mouth
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Learn more about Melasma
Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is melasma?
A skin condition featuring brown or blue-gray patches or freckle-like spots. Melasma occurs due to overproduction of cells that create skin color. It's so common during pregnancy that it's sometimes called the "mask of pregnancy."
Symptoms of melasma
Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Redness or bumps on the skin, that occur or worsen with cosmetics
Questions your doctor may ask to check for melasma
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose melasma
Are there black, blue, or brown spots on the skin or elsewhere? (Including moles)
Do your rashes occur or worsen after using cosmetics?
Treatment for melasma
Avoid sun, tanning beds, LED screens, irritating soaps, and hormone-containing birth control as they may worsen melasma. A combination of hydroquinone, tretinoin, and a moderate topical steroid can be effective in treating melasma.
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