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Why do breasts become dark around nipple ?
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That is called the : Areola. The areola has small bumps called montgomery glands that help to keep the nipple well lubricated. One functional issue for the darkness of that area of the breast is that it makes it easier for a baby to find when a baby is breast feeding.
Answered 10/3/2013
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