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A 18-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to have a lighter spot on your areola? i have one at the bottom of my areola and its color is starting to look similar to my normal skin color and different from the rest of the areola?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Examination: Areolas come in all shapes and sizes. A doctor can do an examination to help determine if what you are seeing is normal or not. Consider a virtual visit on Healthtap today.
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