what do little bumps on your nipples mean?
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Montgomery's tubercles are types of oil-producing glands people have on their areolae. They appear as small bumps. Doctors consider Montgomery's glands protective because they produce oil that keeps nipples soft and protects against infection, which is especially beneficial during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Intraductal papilloma. These are noncancerous growths in the ducts of the breast. They are the most common reason women experience abnormal nipple discharge. When they become inflamed, intraductal papillomas may result in nipple discharge that contains blood or is sticky in texture.
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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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Fortunately, white spots on the nipples and areolas are not a cause for concern on most occasions. White spots often result from a blocked nipple pore when someone is breast-feeding, or as a normal reaction to changing levels of hormones within the body.
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Lots of things can make your nipples itchy. They're sensitive in general. They also stick out, and they can get irritated from friction, eczema, breastfeeding, or pregnancy. Rarely, itchy nipples can be a sign of a more serious condition.
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Changes in touch (may feel hard, tender or warm) Peeling or flaking of the nipple skin. A breast lump or thickening. Redness or pitting of the breast skin (like the skin of an orange)
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A change in the size and number of Montgomery glands visible on the nipple and areola is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. This can occur even before morning sickness or other pregnancy signs. Montgomery glands can become filled with a waxy substance.
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Those little bumps are caused by keratosis pilaris, a common skin condition that usually affects the arms and thighs (although it sometimes appears on the buttocks and face, too). It's caused by a buildup of the protein keratin, which can plug a hair follicle, resulting in a bump.
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Itchy Nipples As your breasts grow, the sensitive skin in this area stretches, which can trigger a persistent itch.
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Intraductal papillomas are growths in the ducts of the breast. They usually feel like lumps just under the nipple and can cause a bloody discharge from the nipple. Women close to menopause may have only one growth. Several growths in both breasts are more common in younger women.
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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 change in the look or feel of your skin, such as puckering or dimpling. A new lump, thickening or bumpy area in one breast or armpit that is different from the same area on the other side. Nipple discharge that's not milky. Bleeding from your nipple.
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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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Summary. People can develop intertrigo under the breasts as a result of a breast yeast infection. Yeast infections on the skin may resemble other skin conditions, such as eczema, dermatitis, or ringworm. A doctor can diagnose yeast infections by examining a skin sample for signs of yeast overgrowth.
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The nerves in the nipple react to stimuli, both physical and psychological. So an arousing thought, change in temperature, or something as simple as the fabric of your shirt brushing against your skin can cause one or both of your nipples to become erect.
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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. They contain an oily substance that keeps the nipples soft and supple.
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['the appearance of small, firm lumps under your nipples.', 'itchiness around your nipples and chest area.', 'tender or soreness in your breasts.', 'backaches.']