Question 1

i am wondering what cause puffy nipples on girls?

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Normal: Stage of breast development.  As they go through the changes of puberty, then the nipple becomes flatter and  less elevated compared to the rest of the breast.

Question 2

could puffy nipples (male teenager) eventually go away?

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Common issue: Roughly half of males go through transient nipple enlargement on one or both sides at the onset of puberty.Most resolve within 6m to a year, it is considered normal.I went through it. A few will have persistent or dramatic gynecomastia.  It can erode someones self concept , surgery is helpful for those who don't clear up after a year or so.

Question 3

what to do if i am 16 and i have puffy nipples, plz help!!?

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Be patient: Nobody is perfect physically or emotionally.  It is also important to be happy with your body that you were given.  If however this is causing you inability to function then consider a consult with a breast surgeon to assess whether this is something that needs to be corrected

Question 4

my brother is 15 and is going through puberty.he has puffy nipples from quite sometime? is there a cure? does it go by age?

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Gynecomastia, benign:  enlargement of breast tissue, occurs in up to 70 % of males during puberty. It is caused by a normal, transient relative imbalance between female &amp; male hormones. It usually resolves by 18 when adult ratios are achieved. He does need to see his pediatrician for an exam to determine if there&#x27;s any need for lab tests. His doctor can educate &amp; reassure him that it should be gone by 18.

Question 5

what causes puffy nipples?

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Puffy? : I am not sure i understand what is meant by puffy nipples. However, if it occurs cyclicly it could be related to breast enlargement that can occur in relation to your periods.  I'm not sure if i actually addressed your question, if not, you can consult with your physician. Take care.

Question 6

help, what to do to shrink puffy nipples?

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Possibly Surgery: 'Puffy Nipples' can be perfectly normal, just the way you are made.  If this is a new occurrence I would have a doctor evaluate you.  Changes in breast volume can sometimes cause nipple herniation.  Some people are born with larger areolas, and puffy nipples.  Sometimes surgery can be performed to remove excess nipple skin and tighten this area alone or as part of a breast lift.

Question 7

i'm a guy with puffy nipples, is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Worth a check: This is most likely a benign condition of breast tissue overgrowth called gynecomastia, which can be caused by several factors. Male breast cancer is rare, but still a possibility. Get it checked!

Question 8

how to treat men puffy nipples without surgery?

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Puffy Nipple Options: Depending on Exam radiofrequency (e.g. Vanquish) or Ultrasonic (Ultrashape) may offer a non surgical option for gynecomastia/puffy nipples. See a board certified Plastic Surgeon for best recommendations.

Question 9

can i tell me how i can get rid of puffy nipples! men?

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See below: That depends on many things. Get an evaluation by a plastic surgeon near you for advise and possible treatment. Good luck from nyc.

Question 10

can you use nolvadex (tamoxifen) to treat puffy nipples?

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Depends: It should be used under a direction of a physician.  It has many side effects and should be used only as indicated. That being said, one of the indication for Nolvadex (tamoxifen) use is mastalgia (breast pain).  Please talk to your doctor to see if this is appropriate for you.  Best option is the find out the cause of the "puffy nipples" to rule out bad causes and not to just treat the symptoms.

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