what are the small white spots on my nipples?
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You might notice small bumps around your areola, which is the colored part of your nipple. Those bumps are Montgomery tubercles — glands that release substances to lubricate your nipples and alert your baby when it's time to eat. Hormone changes during pregnancy can cause these glands to enlarge.
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['New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).', 'Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.', 'Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.', 'Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.', 'Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.', 'Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.']
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Those little bumps you may have noticed around your nipples actually serve a pretty interesting purpose. Having bumps on your nipples might seem like cause for concern, but they're actually totally normal.
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Whiteheads and other small, white bumps on the penis are common and usually harmless. White bumps on the penis may be pimples caused by acne, pearly penile papules, or bumps called Fordyce spots. However, white spots can also be caused by some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and may require treatment.
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The signs of a plugged duct may be gradual. A blocked breast duct may appear as a tender lump the size of a pea or larger, and occasionally presents with a small white blister on the nipple.
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White spots on your nipples are usually nothing to worry about. But rarely, they could signal cancer. The blocked pore could be caused by a tumor pressing on the milk duct. Bumps and other nipple changes can also be a sign of Paget disease, which affects 1 to 4 percent of women with breast cancer.
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Some causes of normal nipple discharge include: Pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, some women notice clear breast discharge coming from their nipples. In the later stages of pregnancy, this discharge may take on a watery, milky appearance.
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In fact, according to the NHS 50 per cent of all newborn babies will develop milk spots. They usually clear within the first four weeks after birth and are caused by blocked pores. Although they are commonly referred to as milk spots or baby acne, the scientific term is milia or milium cysts.
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Breast cysts may be found in one or both breasts. Signs and symptoms of a breast cyst include: A smooth, easily movable round or oval lump with distinct edges (which typically, though not always, indicates it's benign) Nipple discharge that may be clear, yellow, straw colored or dark brown.
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When a nipple pore first becomes blocked, a white spot may appear on the nipple. This is also known as a bleb. Blocked pores can be painful but are usually cleared by suction during a baby's next feed. If skin grows over the opening of the blocked nipple pore, a milk blister can form.
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["A smooth, easily movable round or oval lump with distinct edges (which typically, though not always, indicates it's benign)", 'Nipple discharge that may be clear, yellow, straw colored or dark brown.', 'Breast pain or tenderness in the area of the breast lump.']
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A yeast infection, also known as thrush, at the nipples is often felt as a burning, stinging pain that does not go away by reducing sources of friction. The nipples may be bright pink and the areola may be reddish or flaky.
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What are Montgomery's tubercles? Montgomery's tubercles are sebaceous (oil) glands that appear as small bumps around the dark area of the nipple. Studies have found between 30 and 50 percent of pregnant women notice Montgomery's tubercles. Their primary function is lubricating and keeping germs away from the breasts.
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IS THRUSH CAUSING MY SORE NIPPLES? Persistent nipple pain in the early weeks of breastfeeding, or nipple pain that appears after several weeks or months of pain-free nursing, may be caused by thrush, which is a yeast infection of the nipples. Thrush is caused by a yeast fungus, usually Candida albicans.
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White spots on the tonsils are usually a sign of pus, that tend to appear due to a bacterial infection, such as strep throat or pneumococcus. However it can also be a sign of a viral infection, such as mononucleosis, measles or cytomegalovirus.
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Pregnancy and hormone changes Share on Pinterest White spots on the nipple may become visible during pregnancy. Montgomery glands are the main white spots that become more visible due to pregnancy and hormone changes. Montgomery glands are present on both the nipple and the surrounding areola.
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Tinea versicolor has small, scaly white-to-pink or tan-to-dark spots which can be scattered over the upper arms, chest, and back. They may sometimes appear on the neck and the face. On light skin, tinea versicolor may be faint or can appear as tan-to-pink spots, while on dark skin tinea versicolor may be light or dark.