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Can The Areola For Girls Ever Disappear?
Question: HI,
I have noticed over the last couple of months that a section of my areola on my left breast has completely disappeared..
What could this be?
I have noticed over the last couple of months that a section of my areola on my left breast has completely disappeared..
What could this be?
Brief Answer:
Can be hormonal or tumor
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
i can understand your concerns.
Any changes in areola or skin of breat should be taken seriously.
Do you feel a lump in your breast ?
Sometimes the reason can be hormonal and somtimes its an underlying tumor.
can you upload a picture so that i get a better idea about what exactly is wrong?
regards,
Dr Som MD
Can be hormonal or tumor
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
i can understand your concerns.
Any changes in areola or skin of breat should be taken seriously.
Do you feel a lump in your breast ?
Sometimes the reason can be hormonal and somtimes its an underlying tumor.
can you upload a picture so that i get a better idea about what exactly is wrong?
regards,
Dr Som MD
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