I asked a vet about that and I was told it was perfectly normal. They are inverted glands that keep the cats coat shinny and nice. If they get too big they can be a problem and be painful for the cat and should be seen by a vet to have them removed if needed.
Anyways, normally shows up when a cat gets older. Think of it as an older person's skin getting skin spots.. For an example...
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