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Melasma (also known as "Chloasma faciei" or the mask of pregnancy) when or the mask of pregnancy when present in pregnant women) is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications.
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What or the mask of pregnancy is a pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face?
Chloasma known as melasma or mask of pregnancy
What are some of the less known pregnancy symptoms?
There are a number of symptoms of pregnancy which are lesser known. One symptom known as the linea nigra is a dark line which extends from the woman's belly button to her lower abdomen. Additionally, a pregnant woman may also experience something known as the "mask of pregnancy". The mask of pregnancy is when the pregnant woman's face becomes darker in some areas.
What are common names of chloasma?
mask of pregnancy, melasma
Is Pregnancy considered a pre exsisting condition?
is pregnancy considered a pre-exsisting condition for medical coverage
When pregnant and you throw up and a mask of redness shows up on face how do you get rid of it?
The "mask of pregnancy" should disappear after you have the baby. It is not relate to the vomiting of pregnancy, the theory behind why women vomit during pregnancy, especially early in pregnancy is that it is the bodies way of keeping bad things that might be harmful to the fetus out of the woman's body.
What is the medical term meaning mask of pregnancy?
Chloasma faciei, Chloasma, Melasmachloasma
Is low blood sugar a symptom of pregnancy?
Low blood sugar is not a routine symptom of pregnancy. If you suspect you have low blood sugar, see your doctor immediately, because this could be a complication of pregnancy known as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is treatable and does not mean you have diabetes for life--it is a pregnancy induced condition. Most doctors and midwives will have you do an oral glucose challenge test at some point, which screens for this condition.
What is the condition called that may mimic pregnancy but is very serious?
A false pregnancy is a condition that is called psudocyesis. The condition is rare, though it can happen in many women today. Perhaps the worst damage that this condition causes is the emotional and psychological toll it takes. Women either are happy to believe that they are pregnant or they are worried about pregnancy. In all situations, it is important to know what false pregnancy is. The condition is one that mimics pregnancy completely except for the actual fetus.
What is pregnancy poisoning?
This is known as pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. The cause of pre-eclampsia is not actually known. It is accompanied by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and fluid retention. It can occur at any time in the pregnancy, but not usually until the last triemster. Doctors do regular urine test throughout a woman's pregnancy to make sure the are not developing this condition.
Could the birth control pill mask a hyperthyroid condition?
The birth control pill could mask irregular bleeding that sometimes occurs in hyperthyroidism, but will not mask other symptoms.
What is the definition of perinatal conditions?
A condition to do with pregnancy
Is nausea associated with pregnancy or morning sickness a benign condition?
nausea associated with pregnancy
