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Darker Pigmentation Around Some Of The Border Of An Areola
Posted on
Mon, 12 Feb 2024
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Mon, 12 Feb 2024
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Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Question :
Is it normal for 32 year old female to have darker pigmentation around some of the border of an areola (like an incomplete ring around the edge)?
Is it normal for 32 year old female to have darker pigmentation around some of the border of an areola (like an incomplete ring around the edge)?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Aerola is pink to begin with and slowly turns darker.
In few females it starts turning darker at puberty while in majority it turns darker after pregnancy.
It is totally normal.
However the pigmentation is generally complete.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and I would be in a better position to tell whether it is physiological or not.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Aerola is pink to begin with and slowly turns darker.
In few females it starts turning darker at puberty while in majority it turns darker after pregnancy.
It is totally normal.
However the pigmentation is generally complete.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and I would be in a better position to tell whether it is physiological or not.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
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Dr. Raju A.T
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