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I'm 20 and from time to time my left breast has been itchy around the nipple/ areola, i noticed there was a dark peeling spot near the areola. help?

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Dr. Chitto P Sarkar answered

Could be Dermatitis: Keep and eye on! Use OTC hydrocrotisone cream few days! If no mass or discharge not likely to be of any concern

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2019

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A member asked:

I'm 20 and from time to time my left breast has been itchy around the nipple/ areola, i noticed there was a dark peeling spot near the areola. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chitto P Sarkar answered

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

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