Exaggerated physiological hyperpigmentation of pregnancy in the post-partum period

Abstract

Hyperpigmentation during pregnancy is commonly due to endocrinological changes. The pigmentation generally fades away in a few months post-partum. However sometimes it may persist for longer periods causing distress to the patient. Here we report one such case where the pigment persisted for more than a year.

Keywords

• physiological pigmentation in pregnancy
• persistent