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What does dark brown spots on breasts causes?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Breast: Are they on outer breasts or in the areolar area just around nipple? Either way, probably just increased pigmentation. See your doc to make sure.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 1/20/2019

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