I have alot of joined up feckles on my face it makes me look as if i am wearing a mask, it got worse when i was pregnant , i try to hide it with foundation but you can always see it , iam brunette with brown eyes and olive skin, can someone tell me what it is?
2006-08-23 07:48:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Last time i was pregnant was 12 years ago
2006-08-23 08:11:35 · update #1
i also have this condition, which is really bad in the summer. i was thinking of getting laser treatment. my youngest is 14 and i dont think it will ever go just gets worse year after year. what to do?
2006-08-23 11:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! This is known as the pregnancy mask... lots of women get this some more than others... it sometimes stays with women but often goes within time..
Im not sure what causes this but i have very fair skin and I also had this pregnancy mask but it was light.. you could see it under my eyes around by my nose and part of my forehead.. it has since gone...
Not sure how long you have had this but in time this should fade..
If you are really worried speak to your doctor....
2006-08-23 08:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by confused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have a skin condition that happens to many pregnant women and it's very common. It might sound weird or sick but I know many women who use urine. The first thing in the morning when you pee you have to apply to your face with a cotton ball. You will see a difference in 2-3 weeks. (My mom, sister and friends have tried this) other skin treatments don't work!
2006-08-23 07:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by Elvia P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website from the American Academy of Dermatology explains about the "mask of pregnancy". Not to worry!
http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/Melasma.htm
2006-08-23 07:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Vascada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend had the same thing when she was pregnant ,I'm glad to say that her face returned to normal a short while after the baby was born
2006-08-23 07:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like chloasma (sp?),which is a conditionwhich causes dark patches to appear on the face. it is associated with pregnancy. if you feel self-conscious about it, keep covering it with foundation, but if you feel that isn't working, go to your doctor, to see if you can get anything done to lessen the appearance of such patches.
2006-08-23 07:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be rosacea. It is a skin condition that usually reddens your face, and can add freckles. The link is below. You can also check WebMD to see what they think your symptoms are.
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/22/107727.htm
2006-08-23 07:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by jnowak5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋