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My areola on my right breast is turning white and my nipple is a bit darker than usual. i'm definitely not pregnant, so what could it be?

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Hormonal: It is probably hormonal changes at your age- as you age these things change. I would ask a general surgeon who specializes in the breast to examine you.

Answered 5/9/2014

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