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Skin coloured spots on nipples
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Skin coloured spots on nipples
by BrightonLass, May 31, 2007 12:00AM
Hey,
I have noticed a few skin-coloured spots or small areas of skin on my breasts but i'm not sure whether to worry or not as i am only 16 and have only in the last year begun to develop breasts
Is this normal? Or could there be further explanations behind it? Other than just developing breast..
Thank You
I have noticed a few skin-coloured spots or small areas of skin on my breasts but i'm not sure whether to worry or not as i am only 16 and have only in the last year begun to develop breasts
Is this normal? Or could there be further explanations behind it? Other than just developing breast..
Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, May 31, 2007 12:00AM
, May 31, 2007 12:00AM
Dear BrightonLass: Skin on the nipples and areola (the darker part surrounding the nipple) is like skin anywhere on the body and can have many abnormalities. Also, the skin may not be uniform in color, particularly if the tissue is growing and changing. The areola will also develop little bumps (called Montgomery’s glands) and little glands (sebaceous glands) that are normal. Without examination, we cannot tell you whether this is just growing breast tissue of some other abnormality. Breast cancer is extremely uncommon in women in their teens. If you are worried you might have your doctor take a look.
