It's very normal to sometimes have small white bumps on the nipple or areola areas of the breast. If they don't hurt or become red/inflamed/infected, there is no problem with it.
Here's a photo of a breast and nipple area where these bumps show (though they may not be as white as you describe). Is this what you are asking about?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Areolar_glands
There's also a black and white picture here that shows them:
They are also called Montgomery tubercles or Montgomery glands. And they'll probably become more noticeable when you become pregnant. But they are normal and not anthing to worry about.
Don't squeeze them when they appear white -- that can lead to infection. Warm compresses help more.
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Anon,
It's very normal to sometimes have small white bumps on the nipple or areola areas of the breast. If they don't hurt or become red/inflamed/infected, there is no problem with it.
Here's a photo of a breast and nipple area where these bumps show (though they may not be as white as you describe). Is this what you are asking about?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Areolar_glands
There's also a black and white picture here that shows them:
http://www.drstandley.com/medicalterms_history.shtml
They are also called Montgomery tubercles or Montgomery glands. And they'll probably become more noticeable when you become pregnant. But they are normal and not anthing to worry about.
Don't squeeze them when they appear white -- that can lead to infection. Warm compresses help more.
Does this help?
December 14, 2009 - 8:57amThis Comment
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