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Small light brown spots, almost scab like but not scabs, on breasts and nipples. they have been coming for months and don't go away.

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Sounds like seborrhe: ic keratoses. these are benign and can be burned off if you desire, see derm to be sure

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/24/2018

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