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Is it normal to have a dark skin pigment in the vaginal area for older women with no symptoms of something wrong.
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Yes: age related atrophic /menopuasal symtoms can cause vaginal color changes
Answered 5/24/2014
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Probably: If it is a focalized dark spot then it may be something. If the whole area is hyper pigmented it is fairly common and not a problem. Good health
Answered 5/24/2014
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Hyperpimentation: Could be normal especially in areas that have had prior skin issues in the past. if no symptoms and no eruptions may be observed
Answered 7/13/2014
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