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How can i get rid of dark circles around nipples when pregnant?

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You can't: Darkening of the skin around the nipples in pregnancy is very normal and is an effect of hormone changes. It may lighten up after delivery, but lots of times that darker pigment will stay. Avoid the sun. :-).

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Answered 10/14/2012

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