Darkening of one areola

Hello, 

 

im here to see if there was or is any people in the same boat as me. 
 

i noticed in the morning that one of my areola has darkened in some areas which is causing some discolouration in my areola. 
 

ive been Googling away and the general answer is pregannscy changing breasts but I'm 19 and not pregnant. 

I've been worried sick since the morning. 
Previously on that armpit I had a sebaceous Cyst which was then surgically removed because it kept becoming infected but I've never experienced anything with my areola. Now I'm here thinking of the worst that it's cancer. 
 

I have no other symptoms apart from darkening areas on one of the areola. 
 

if anyone has advice it would be greatly appreciated 

 

Melissa 

  • Hello Mellisa

    I'm sorry to hear that you have some concerns about your breast health at the moment. We'd recommend anyone who notices changes in the breasts speak with their GP as they will be best placed to help. 

    In the meantime, please do try to avoid using Google to search for answers as this will lead to you feeling more anxious about things. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Hi,

     

    ive got a appointment for next fridays but I've realised that the dark areas where like dry skin on the areola. So when I scrubbed it off it came off. It was the dry skin that was making my areola look darker than usual. 
     

    is it normal to have dry skin on one areola?

     

    Melissa.