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What Causes Skin Darkening During Pregnancy?

i have this problem too. iam pregnant now, iam really happy about it. Iam now 7th month. Iam notcing that my skin is getting dark, i was very fair before, now i really look very dark. Iam mostly at home, donot go out in sun as well, but still iam having this probles. Iam using sandalwood paste every day. Iam applying milk also but stillthe skin color is not changed, iam also having dark patche son my face, which looks ugly. is any thing ABNORMAL IAM REALLY WORRIED...                                                                  
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi there,
I have gone through your question question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

1 ) First of all do not worry.

2 ) There are 2 possible for skin discolouration during pregnancy.
First, there is increase in the formation of substance called melanin, that imparts dark colour to skin.
Secondly, in many women, during pregnancy there is increase in the insulin resistance which leads to patchy black discolouration.
I will suggest you to opt a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portion of fruits, salads and vegetables in daily diet. Drink plenty of water. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products and refined sugars. Restrict intake of cereals and pulses to two times a day.
Keep watch on your sugar levels.
75 gram glucose test will be of help.

I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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What Causes Skin Darkening During Pregnancy?

Hi there, I have gone through your question question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1 ) First of all do not worry. 2 ) There are 2 possible for skin discolouration during pregnancy. First, there is increase in the formation of substance called melanin, that imparts dark colour to skin. Secondly, in many women, during pregnancy there is increase in the insulin resistance which leads to patchy black discolouration. I will suggest you to opt a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portion of fruits, salads and vegetables in daily diet. Drink plenty of water. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products and refined sugars. Restrict intake of cereals and pulses to two times a day. Keep watch on your sugar levels. 75 gram glucose test will be of help. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar