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I noticed my areolas are becoming darker the past couple of weeks. what can cause this?
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?Hormones: Some of the drugs can cause this change especially female hormones like estrogen excess. You are taking too many pills...perhaps your doctor can help you cut down on some of them.
Answered 7/5/2016
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