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I have a purple spot on my nipple. and its been there for a while. it doesn't hurt or anything and i'm not pregnant. do you know what it is?

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Well: Could be Heangioma type of growth the blood vessels, infection or vascular tumor growth or Bruise.Total primary care Dr.in person for specific diagnosis and treatment

Answered 4/8/2016

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