Breasts come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. Yours will undergo a number of changes throughout your lifetime specific to you and your body. From their development in puberty through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and beyond, your nipples may darken or change in a variety of ways. Even different medical conditions, like diabetes, may make your nipples darker. This term refers to the skin around the nipple. Keep reading to learn what may be behind this change in color, other symptoms you might notice, and when to see your doctor.

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The nipples themselves do not change color, but the circular area of skin that surrounds each nipple, which is known as the areola, may change. Most of the time, color changes in the areola are benign. However, there are occasions when a change in the color of the nipples needs medical attention.
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