Generally okayGeneral guidancePersonal care

Melasma, linea nigra and darker skin patches

Hormonal pigment changes can darken the face, nipples, scars or a line on the abdomen and often change again after pregnancy.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Use broad-spectrum sun protection and avoid bleaching or prescription pigment treatments without review. A new irregular lesion, bleeding spot or rapidly changing mole needs examination.

What changes the answer

  • The exact ingredient, procedure, body area, amount and frequency
  • Whether treatment is medically needed or can reasonably be postponed
  • Skin damage, infection, fumes, heat, radiation and medicines used with the procedure

General guidance

When to get individual help

This is a general pregnancy baseline, not personal clearance. Change course and ask for advice if symptoms, complications or an individual care plan make the situation different.