Melasma? The mask of pregnancy...

[honey915]

Anyone have this? I am breastfeeding my 19 month old still and it's getting worse. It was very slight until recently but appeared during my lregnancy with dd. I'm gutted. Always had even skin tone. Will this go when I stop breastfeeding? It's making me want to quit but I don't want to be selfish. I was wanted to stop at 2 years old.

 

[Zephram]

As far as I know melasma has nothing to do with breastfeeding itself. I believe in some people it never quite fades after pregnancy and it gets worse with sun exposure. As it's summer in the northern hemisphere you might want to consider whether you've been out in the sun recently? Avoid the sun and wear a hat/sunscreen at all times to stop it getting worse!