When inspecting the breasts and axillae for color and vascularity in a nonpregnant female,it is normal to find

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A normal finding in a nonpregnant woman when inspecting the breasts for color and vascularity is moles and nevi.Striae are streaks over the breasts or axillae and are abnormal.They are caused by rapid stretching of the skin,which damages the elastic fibers in the dermis.Though normal in pregnancy,striae are often observed with obesity.Reddened areas of the breasts,nipples,or axillae are abnormal findings and may indicate inflammation,an infection such as mastitis,or inflammatory carcinoma.Unilateral superficial vascular patterns are abnormal.They occur as a result of an increased blood supply and may indicate tumor formation,which requires increased vascularization and an increased blood supply.

When Inspecting the Breasts and Axillae for Color and Vascularity