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Brown crusts on my breasts and darker on my areola since i was 10. peeling nipples. i am 18 now. also have crusts near ribs though?
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Ichthyosis: You may have ichthyosis or seborrheic dermatitis. See your dermatologist for the exact answer.
Answered 9/28/2012
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