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I have about 5 different size dark circles between my breasts. when i try to clean or scratch them off they get sore and go red. what are they?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Below: Impossible to give a DX without a visual exam of the rash, or the dark circles.

Answered 4/3/2016

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