Melasma, also called ‘chloasma’ and ‘pregnancy mask’, is a common skin condition of adults in which light to dark brown or greyish patches of pigmentation develop, usually on the face. Melasma is more common in people of colour and those who tan very quickly but can occur to anyone. Melasma usually becomes more noticeable in the summer and improves during the winter months. Melasma appears darker than the surrounding skin- affecting the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose and chin. It can also aff