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When i got out of the shower the other day, i noticed a purple spot on my areola on my right breast. i'm 39. no trauma. it doesn't hurt unless you ?

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Have and examination: It sounds harmless, but obviously someone needs to look at it to know for sure.

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

When i got out of the shower the other day, i noticed a purple spot on my areola on my right breast. i'm 39. no trauma. it doesn't hurt unless you ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

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