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White pigmentation spot on areola anything to worry about?don't see the white when nipple is hard.dr did a breast exam for another reason. said no lumps. so anxious about this spot. not sure if its a normal color variation or not. can this be cancer?

Q: white pigmentation spot on areola anything to worry about?don't see the white when nipple is hard.dr did a breast exam for another reason. said no lumps. so anxious about this spot. not sure if its a normal color variation or not. can this be cancer?

: White or light discoloration of skin can be caused by trauma, fungal infection or dryness. It should resolve within a few weeks. See your Dr if it does not resolve in this time period. Cancer of the skin is typically darker and forms a raised mass. Cancer of the breast is usually felt as lumps and does not present as white/light patches.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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White or light discoloration of skin can be caused by trauma, fungal infection or dryness. It should resolve within a few weeks. See your Dr if it does not resolve in this time period. Cancer of the skin is typically darker and forms a raised mass. Cancer of the breast is usually felt as lumps and does not present as white/light patches.

Answered 6/16/2023

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A member asked:

White pigmentation spot on areola anything to worry about?don't see the white when nipple is hard.dr did a breast exam for another reason. said no lumps. so anxious about this spot. not sure if its a normal color variation or not. can this be cancer?

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