Chloasma (Noun)
Meaning
A tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The dermatologist explained to her that the tan discoloration on her face was a result of chloasma caused by her oral contraceptive pills.
- During pregnancy, Sarah developed chloasma that affected the pigment of her cheeks and forehead.
- After giving birth and stopping oral contraceptives, her chloasma began to fade away.
- Her friend warned her that using certain oral contraceptives might trigger chloasma and uneven skin tone.
- Following hormonal changes during pregnancy, the woman noticed a sudden appearance of chloasma on her cheeks.