chloasma

Definition: (noun) A patchy brown or dark brown skin discoloration that usually occurs on a woman's face and may result from hormonal changes, as in pregnancy.
Synonyms: mask of pregnancy, melasma.
Usage: She developed chloasma on her face during her pregnancy, but it disappeared when her baby was a few months old.
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Source: The Free Dictionary

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