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Mask of Pregnancy

Stefanie Posted: Apr 18, 2005 03:56 PM+

Stefanie MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 1815 WEDDING DATE: Aug 04, 2002

Posted: Apr 18, 2005 03:56 PM

Mask of Pregnancy

I have 6 weeks to go and I have developed this 'mask of pregnancy' I look like a freakin racoon!!! It looks like I left my sunglasses on and went tanning. I have a ring under my eyes of all brownish freckles. It takes me 15 minutes extra in my day to cover them up.

Am I the only one with this??? Does it ever go away???

Barakabella Posted: Apr 18, 2005 04:23 PM+

Barakabella MEMBER SINCE: 9/03 TOTAL POSTS : 262 WEDDING DATE: Apr 05, 2004

Posted: Apr 18, 2005 04:23 PM

Re: Mask of Pregnancy

It is called Melasma and it is very frequent with pregnancy. See a derm who can give you some treatment choices but beware that there is less you can do until you deliver. Sunscreen is extremely important to prevent it from getting worse. Good luck

Stefanie Posted: Apr 18, 2005 04:35 PM+

Stefanie MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 1815 WEDDING DATE: Aug 04, 2002

Posted: Apr 18, 2005 04:35 PM

Re: Mask of Pregnancy

Thank you!! I have been hiding from the sun lately...which is killing me!!!

Claud2001 Posted: Apr 18, 2005 09:07 PM+

Claud2001 MEMBER SINCE: 1/02 TOTAL POSTS : 5865 WEDDING DATE: Jun 03, 2001

Posted: Apr 18, 2005 09:07 PM

Re: Mask of Pregnancy

I am pretty sure I read somewhere that the mask is due to a major vitamin deficiancy in your body. What does your OB say about this?

Barakabella Posted: Apr 18, 2005 09:09 PM+

Barakabella MEMBER SINCE: 9/03 TOTAL POSTS : 262 WEDDING DATE: Apr 05, 2004

Posted: Apr 18, 2005 09:09 PM

Re: Mask of Pregnancy

Respectfullly, I am quite sure that is not the case.

jpsgirl Posted: Apr 18, 2005 09:45 PM+

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Posted: Apr 18, 2005 09:45 PM

Re: Mask of Pregnancy

Yes, It has NOTHING to do with any type of vitamin deficiency.....it will lighten up after the baby is born. There is bleaching cream to use if it doesn't, but it will, I'm sure. Definitely use very high SPF, any type of tan on your face will make it much worse.