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I recently noticed that the areola on my right breast is darker than my left. i'm 28 and not pregnant. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get checked: Are you also experiencing the darker areola/nipple to be dry and/or scaly? Just to be safe, I would have your doctor perform a breast exam to make sure it is not a sign of breast cancer known as Paget's disease. You are young but it is possible. It could very well be normal, but I don't want you to take any chances.

Answered 11/15/2020

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