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A member asked:

Im ten weeks pregnant and one of my areolas has a dark brown spot that doesnt match the rest. could that be normal?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Not uncommon to get skin changes during pregnancy. However, have your OB provider check at next visit.

Answered 7/21/2019

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