THE PATCHYNESS I WAS REFERING TO: Melasma This "mask of pregnancy" is also
referred to as melasma and chlosma. Your body produces more hormones, which
can cause an increase in your pigmentation. Melasma causes dark splotchy
patches to appear. These spots most commonly appear on your forehead and
cheeks and are a result of increased pigmentation. Nearly fifty percent of
pregnant women show some signs of the "mask of pregnancy"