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Is it normal to have one breast nipple darker than the other? never noticed this till now- one is purple/red the other is light pink/red
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Need for examination: It appears that the difference in the colors is recent event. If so, you should consult your doctor for an evaluation. Occasionally lesions deep in the breast present as changes in the nipple, e.g., paget's disease of the breast.
Answered 6/12/2013
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Get checked: It may be a variation of normal, but we cannot be sure over the internet. Please go have a doctor take a quick look to be certain, especially since this seems to be a change and not the way they've always been. Don't wait - just get in for an exam. Good luck.
Answered 2/22/2019
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