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I am an african female, age 29 and i noticed a grey ring on my areola directly outside my nipples. what could this be?

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Possibly pigment: It is possible that that is pigment surrounding the areola which is common is pigmented individuals such a Hispanics and African Americans. At your next GYN exam, have your MD take a look at the area for confirmation or not.

Dr Hulse agreed

Answered 4/22/2016

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