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The nipple is a protuberance (bump) of tissue found on the breast from which milk flows during breastfeeding. Just as breasts come in all shapes and sizes, so do nipples.
Although most people have protruding nipples, approximately 10%–20% have inverted nipples. 1 Flat nipples are another possible variation.
In addition to different shapes and sizes, nipples can point forward, to the side, or downward. People can have hairy nipples and sometimes extra nipples. Understanding that these differences are normal may come as a relief since people can be self-conscious about their nipples.
This article will explain normal variations in nipple types and describe when to call your healthcare provider with concerns.
Although protruding nipples are the most common type, their exact shape can vary from person to person. One study found that the average height of a nipple is 0.9 centimeters, or one-third of an inch. 2 Protruding nipples can become more erect if exposed to the cold, stimulated by touch, or during sexual arousal.
The nipple is surrounded by a pigmented circle called the areola. Depending on a person's skin tone, it may be pink to brown in color. The areola has glands that lubricate the nipple to help with breastfeeding.
It's important to become familiar with the usual shape and size of your nipples so you can report any changes to your healthcare provider.
About 1%–5% of people have an extra nipple or nipples. This is known as supernumerary nipples . 3 These extra nipples don't cause harm or need to be removed.
Instead of protruding, inverted nipples are tucked below the skin's surface. As a result, they can appear dented or sucked in. Nipple inversion is usually a congenital condition (one you're born with).
Inverted nipples result from shortened milk ducts that pull the nipple tissue inward. 3 Nipple protrusion can occur with inverted nipples, especially when they are being stimulated. Some inverted nipples, however, will never protrude. 1 Although harmless, inverted nipples can make breastfeeding difficult.
Protruding nipples that suddenly become inverted, especially on one breast, could be a sign of breast cancer and should be evaluated by your healthcare provider.
Some women are self-conscious about how their inverted nipples look. Here are some options for reversing inverted nipples:
Flat nipples are not raised or inverted—they lay even with the areola. Some flat nipples will always remain flat, and some will become erect with cold temperatures, stimulation, or sexual arousal.
Women with flat nipples who plan to breastfeed may experience some difficulty. Mothers can try gently pulling the nipple forward and rolling it between their fingers to cause the nipple to protrude. Using a breast pump for a few seconds before breastfeeding can also help pull the nipples forward. 5
Nipples that originally protruded but begin to pull inward, change position, or fold into a narrow crease are called acquired retracted nipples. A retracted nipple, unlike an inverted nipple, will not protrude when stimulated.
Nipple retraction may result from aging, duct ectasia (when milk ducts become swollen and clogged), or breast cancer. 6 A mammogram, breast ultrasound , or breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan will help diagnose the cause of the nipple change and guide your treatment. 7
Hair follicles surround the nipples, so it's normal to have a few strands grow there. However, plucking or tweezing around your nipple can cause ingrown hairs and infected follicles. Shaving can increase the risk of ingrown hairs. Cutting the hair is a better option.
If there are more than just a few hair strands around your nipples and you notice hair growth in other areas (like your face), this is a condition known as hirsutism .
Causes of excessive hair growth include:
See your healthcare provider if you notice excessive or icreased hair growth around your nipples or other areas of your body.
Although most people have protruding nipples, they can vary in appearance. Flat and inverted nipples are variations that people are born with or that can develop due to aging. During puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, hormonal fluctuations can affect nipple appearance and sensitivity.
A few hair strands around the nipple are normal, but excessive hair growth can be caused by certain medical conditions. Notify your healthcare provider of any nipple changes, especially if they occur suddenly or on only one side.
Variations in nipple shape are common. Changes in nipple shape can signify breast cancer. Becoming familiar with how your nipples typically look and feel is important so you will notice changes right away. Doing a monthly breast self-exam is one way to do this. Nipple inversion, pain, leaking, or swelling in one breast should be reported to your healthcare provider immediately. If caught early, breast cancer is treatable, and often curable.
Many women worry that the size or shape of their nipples will make breastfeeding impossible. While flat and inverted nipples may make breastfeeding challenging, some devices and techniques help babies easily latch on to the breast. A lactation consultant can be helpful for breastfeeding mothers.
There are three common types of nipples: protruding, flat, and inverted. Each of these variations can vary in appearance from person to person.
Having protruding nipples may help the baby latch onto the breast more easily, but with the support of a lactation consultant, successful breastfeeding is possible with any type nipple.
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When 17-year-old Lizzy Martinez decided not to wear a bra to school, she caused a distraction. She was covered in a long-sleeve shirt, but during class, fellow students became sidetracked by Lizzy’s protruding nipples. However, her school offered a “solution” for the problem that some people didn’t like. According to Florida teen Lizzy Martinez, the situation began when the Dean of Braden River High School, Violeta Velazquez, called her into the office and said that there was a distraction which needed to be addressed. “She told me that I needed to put a shirt on under my long-sleeve shirt to try to tighten my breasts — to constrict them,” Martinez told the Bradenton Herald. “And then she asked me to move around.” Apparently, the second shirt was not enough because Lizzy Martinez was subsequently sent to the nurse’s office, where she was asked to cover her nipples with bandages. The nurse handed the teen girl four Band-Aids, two to cover each nipple. Ultimately, Martinez decided to leave school early, saying she felt uncomfortable and unheard. When Lizzy Martinez told her mother, Kari Knop, that school officials had given her Band-Aids to cover her nipples, Knop said that she slammed the brakes on her car while still in the school parking lot. “I stopped and I looked over at her, and I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh, you have to be kidding me,'” said Knop, who was upset with the school’s response and not her daughter for going braless. Knop said that she later got in touch with Willie Clark, director of student services for the School District of Manatee County, and that he arranged a meeting with officials at Braden River High School. Knop then met with Clark, the dean, the school nurse, and the principal, Sharon Scarbrough. The meeting, Knop said, was a chance to express her frustration. “We should not treat a girl like this because of where her fat cells decided to distribute genetically,” said Martinez’s mother. “If it was a male dean that asked my daughter to do this, we wouldn’t even be on the phone trying to justify it, therefore we should not be doing it as female deans,” she added. The school district has acknowledged that Braden River could have handled the situation better, but the district said that school officials were only trying to enforce the district’s dress code. The district’s general counsel, Mitchell Teitelbaum, said in a prepared statement: Teitelbaum went on to say that Martinez violated the dress code by dressing in a way that distracted other students and that school officials were only trying to help her fix the violation. However, the dress code does not specifically address or require bras, according to Daily Mail. They never anticipate a need to require it. “You are expected to dress appropriately for school and for the business of learning with proper attention given to personal cleanliness, grooming and neatness,” the district’s Code of Student Conduct states. Meanwhile, Martinez has said that she plans to stop wearing a b
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