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Chloasma on face?

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brownpatch · 17/07/2021 22:44

During pregnancy I got dark patches on my face like a tan but also freckle - I believe it was chloasma
It faded over the years since but now I'm taking hrt for 3 months it has reappeared
Please - is this something to worry about? I didn't care in pregnancy and honestly visually I don't care now as actually it gives me more of a tan (vain I know but...)
What I need to know is is it a problem for me and an indication of something weird going f on / because of the hormones
If it's just fine and a side effect but harmless then I really don't care but I want to know if it's malicious
Thank you

OP posts:
brownpatch · 17/07/2021 22:45

Just to add the hrt has been amazing but this is a worry

OP posts:
TheVolturi · 17/07/2021 23:09

Yes, it is oestrogen that causes melasma I believe. It is made worse by the sun, wearing sunblock will reduce the appearance. I had it all through my pregnancies and while breastfeeding!

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