Conditions
Inverted Nipples
We’re all proud owners of a pair of nipples, which vary in size and shape from person to person. Some people have nipples that are prominent enough to hang your coat on, while others have what medical professionals call “shy” nipples, which can be pulled inwards, but at other times protrude, in cold temperatures such as cold water, or as a result of massage or stimulation. However, true inverted nipples are usually present from birth and refuse to make an appearance, no matter how icy the weather or enthusiastic the massage. Men and women who have always been this way might feel self-conscious about their nipples (and women might be concerned about breastfeeding), but it isn’t usually anything to worry about. However, if you have a nipple that suddenly becomes inverted it’s important to get it checked out by your GP immediately, as it could be a sign of an underlying cancer.
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hi im 15 ive realised that my nipples are inverted and they've been like that since i started developing breasts and they do become protrude when cold etc but they still look a bit inverted, like a crack, which sometimes has like white flakey bits inside and its really making me self-conscience and REALLY embarrassed. Is this normal? is there anything i can do to make them look normal?
im 15 (16 in a few months) and i have always been self-conscience about my body in particular my breasts and have realised that i have inverted nipples (however they do become protrude when its cold etc) but still i feel even more embarrassed :/ Is it something to be embarrassed about, is there something i can do to make them look normal?
hi i have inverted nipples i am 22 and i am really embarrest about them i dont like going swimming or any thing and reall embarrest to go and see a doctor i am 22 and really want to get them sorted is there any way on the nhs for surgery or anything would love to look normal
I'm 17 and I've realised I have inverted nipples. This is a real problem and I'm really really embarrassed by them, I was just wondering if there is anything I can do, surgery or anything? Or I've also heard that piercing them can help. Help ?:(
I developed my inverted nipple when I was 16. I got it checked out by the GP who referred me for a mamogram, but luckily everything was ok. However I am desperate to have it corrected as it knocks my confidence. Is this surgery available on the NHS? and how should I go about getting it done?
Hi i couldn't find a place to put this but im a 15 yr old boy (16 in Dec) when i get hot or when my body temp is at nomal level my nipple get bigger and stick out more. when i get cold they start to look normal and like other boys. I have difficalty getting changed at school for PE and going out to puplic places where i have my Tshirt off like swimming. if you can help i would be very greatful!!
i think i have inverted nipples and i am really embarassed about it. i always thought they would come soon but i am 16 and have been thinking this for a couple of years now. i dont feel very normal and i really wish i could do something about it.
hiya im 15 years old ever since i could remember i have had inverted nipples they look different from everyone else i am imbarrised to go see a doctor about them.they have dry flakey skin on them which is very wierd do i need to put some sort of cream on them like sudocrem?
is there something wrong with me?
please help i am really worried
caroline xx
Hello my nipples are semi inverted kind of they only come out when it is cold or 50% of the time. would it stop me from breast feeding or things like that . I also have a skin tag on my right nipple and i am embarrased about it is it comeen and can it be removed.
hey im 15 and worryed about my nipples there inverted inward and they never come out but they have been like that as far back as i can remember but is there anything i can do to get them come out or is the any oporation to get them normal
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