What is an areola?
- Varuna Srinivasan
- May 19, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 6, 2024
The areola is the dark area surrounding the nipple on the breast. It can vary in size, shape, and color, and changes throughout life due to hormonal shifts. The areola contains hair follicles and Montgomery glands for lubrication.
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