Histopathological findings in pregnancy associated cutaneous hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation in pregnancy is a common phenomenon, experienced to some degree by up to 90% of pregnant women. It mainly involves sun‐exposed areas, but it can extend to non‐exposed zones. Cases with extensive hyperpigmentation are rarely reported. In this paper, we describe the case of a 30‐year‐old phototype V woman in her 37th week of pregnancy, who presented with brownish hyperpigmentation of the skin in extensive areas, including both...