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BLACK MARKS ON FACE DURING PREGNANCY. WHAT TO DO ?

I am having black marks on my face occured during my pregnency since year 2004 and now as on date the marks as its , never gone back. kindly suggest me what to do. Thanks.
Fri, 25 Jun 2010
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It is hyperpigmentation seen over the face. It is due to hormonal imbalance seen during the pregnancy. Hence it is usually seen in pregnancy. Medically it is called as Melasma.

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BLACK MARKS ON FACE DURING PREGNANCY. WHAT TO DO ?

It is hyperpigmentation seen over the face. It is due to hormonal imbalance seen during the pregnancy. Hence it is usually seen in pregnancy. Medically it is called as Melasma.