Even for people who have never experienced eczema before, it’s not uncommon for it to show up during pregnancy. Up to 80% of pregnant people who develop atopic dermatitis have first-time cases, making it a frequently occurring “dermatosis of pregnancy,” or skin condition specific to the childbirth journey.
Age spots or “liver spots” are colloquial terms for the darker patches of skin that can appear with age. Melasma is another common form. It affects women far more than men and often presents during pregnancy. In fact, up to 50% of pregnant people can experience melasma. Here’s what to know about the so-called “mask of pregnancy,” and what you can do about it.