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Is it normal for there to be mini circles surrounding the nipple? (it's the areola area)
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Yes: Hormonal changes during growth affect the pigmentation of the areola and surrounding area. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Get HPV vaccine.
Answered 2/5/2016
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When i get cold my nipples get hard but the areola gets really wrinkled is this normal?
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Is it normal for the areola to wrinkle and get hard when it's cold? It also shrinks. I knew nipples get hard, but not the areola. Why does this happen?
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Is it normal for the areola around your nipples to get darker right before your period???
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A few mths ago i got a small but painful bump on areola below nipple. Went away after a week. Today i woke up with the exact same bump in same spot.
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