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My nipples will randomly turn a purplish color purple but i notice my right nipple turns a darker purple color than the left. is this normal? it looks like a ring of purple around the edges of nipple(not areola). should i be concerned?

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No. Excitation increases blood flow to sexual organs including breast and than produces a change in color without there being any disorder. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 11/20/2022

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