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Do skin spots during pregnancy cause other symptoms?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/11/2023

No. Brown spots on the skin of the pregnant woman's face (melasma or chloasma gravidarum) appear due to the hormonal changes typical of pregnancy, especially if there is a genetic predisposition and with exposure to the sun.

However, melasma poses no risk to the pregnant woman or her baby.

 Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
Embryologist. Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics. License: 3435-CV.