Although melasma is often referred to as chloasma or the "mask of pregnancy," it is not exclusively linked to pregnancy. Interestingly, around 90% of those affected by melasma are women ...

You might be dealing with melasma, a common skin condition often referred to as "the mask of pregnancy" or chloasma. While it’s not harmful, it can be distressing for those who experience it.

Melasma, also called as chloasma, is a skin hyperpigmentation problem characterized by brown spots and patches on the face and other body parts exposed to the sun.