Discolored skin during pregnancy?

Question

This is probably not true, but my sister told me that often times when a woman is pregnant certain areas of her skin may become discolored. Has anyone heard of this and what areas of the skin become darker?

If this has happened to you, what areas became discolored?

Answer 1

yep its true it happened to me .. over my face i look liked i'd been tangoed !! Its called melasma or mask of pregnancy !! check out the link !!

Answer 2

I have heard of this but only of women who have had it on their faces. We (my family) thought spending too much time outdoors caused those patches of dark color on cheeks and nose because some women in our family had it but it is not necessarily true and they don't always go away. I spent over six months of my pregnancy outdoors (about 10 hrs. a day--work related) and did not get any. I think it depends on how sensitive you are to certain things and maybe your family history. Other than the face I have no knowledge of other women getting these dark areas in any other places.

Answer 3

Yes, pregnant women often experience changes in their skin's pigment. Any area can be affected.

Answer 4

Yes it's very true & any area can be affected, though it usually returns to normal a short time after you deliver your child.

Answer 5

Yes, this is true. :) And yes, your skin will go back to "normal" after delivery.

Answer 6

im not sure how to explaine it but here is a website that you can go to it will hopfuly help you some

Answer 7

yes it absolutely true....my belly has 2 dark spots on each side.....that was'nt there before.....and even my breast.....