Taking certain medications can also contribute. Share on Pinterest This image shows melasma on the cheeks. Photography by Yuuurin/Getty Images Share on Pinterest This image shows melasma on the face.

When it comes to skin conditions, melasma is a stubborn one to shake. Unlike a spot that might disappear from once it came in a week, melasma is around for the long haul. If you’re not familiar ...

You might be dealing with melasma, a common skin condition often referred to as "the mask of pregnancy" or chloasma. While it’s not harmful, it can be distressing for those who experience it.