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What Causes Dark Discoloration Around The Nipple?

Hi there. Didn t expect you. Are you there? I got a darker rim around my nipple. Im male. The other nipple also have it but less. Im on depot injection of modecate, an antipsychotic. I wonder wether it could be related or if im in trouble? It doesn t hurt. I didn t know I had to pay. Don t answer me please. Thanks.
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, these antipsychotic drugs can cause hyperpigmentation and blackening in certain parts of body like nipples, lips, groin area, underarm etc.
So your blackening of nipples is mostly due to depo injection of modecate.
It is benign darkening of skin.
It is reversible. So when you stop taking it, blackening will also reversed.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Dark Discoloration Around The Nipple?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, these antipsychotic drugs can cause hyperpigmentation and blackening in certain parts of body like nipples, lips, groin area, underarm etc. So your blackening of nipples is mostly due to depo injection of modecate. It is benign darkening of skin. It is reversible. So when you stop taking it, blackening will also reversed. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.