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Nipple irritation
A condition that can include nipple discharge, irritation, cracking, and swelling, and which can occur in both men and women.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
Symptoms
Related questions
A 18-year old female asked:
Why are my nipples soar?
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A 31-year old asked:
Why might my nipples be so huge?
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A 34-year old female asked about a 22-year old female:
Why have my nipples turned white?
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A 40-year old asked:
Why would someone have big nipples?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the spots on your nipples?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are the light dpots on my nipples?
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A 65-year old male asked:
I want my nipples enlarged. Suggestions?
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A 35-year old asked:
My nipples turned white. Should I be concerned?
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A 56-year old asked:
pain under nipple?
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A 32-year old female asked:
What causes the nipple to itch?
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A 34-year old female asked:
My nipple is always itching why?
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A 46-year old asked:
What causes irritation in eyelashes?
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A 26-year old female asked:
My Nipples are sore and erect what is going on?
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A 39-year old asked:
inverted nipples?
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A member asked:
itchy nipple releif?
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A member asked:
What is nipple confusion?
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A 35-year old asked:
Are nipple piercings safe?
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A 38-year old asked:
Are inverted nipples common?
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A member asked:
Does nipple confusion exist?
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A 42-year old asked:
What causes inverted nipples?
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A 44-year old asked:
What causes nipple discharge?
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A 45-year old asked:
prominent nipple embarrassment?
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A 45-year old asked:
Why do supernumary nipples itch?
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A 40-year old asked:
Adult male bleeding from nipple?
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A 32-year old asked:
What causes darkening of nipples?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Can ovulation cause sore nipples?
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A member asked:
what is hyperkeratosis of nipple?
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A 37-year old asked:
is male nipple discharge possible?
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A 33-year old asked:
How can you cure inverted nipples?
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A 39-year old asked:
What do you do with an extra nipple?
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