What are some of the normal pigmentary changes that can be associated with pregnancy?
| | Fig. 60.4 Photodistributed macular hyperpigmentation typical of melasma. |
- Darkening of the nipples, areola, genitalia, axilla, inner thighs, and periumbilical area
- Darkening of the linea alba, which is then is referred to as the linea nigra
- Darkening of recent scars
- Melanonychia
- Melasma, which is hyperpigmentation of the face involving the cheeks, nose, or the chin (Fig. 60-4)
- Darkening of ephelides and nevi
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