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Chloasma

Also called the "mask of pregnancy" and more common in women with darker complexions, this discoloration of the face appears in a mask-like configuration or a confetti-like appearance on the forehead, nose, and cheeks and is caused by pregnancy hormones. It gradually fades after delivery.

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