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Why would a woman have little white dots on her nipple?
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Montgomery glands: can be found on aerola/ nipple.
Answered 5/20/2015
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White dots on nipple: These are areolar glands which produce oily secretions to keep the area lubricated & protected.
Answered 5/20/2015
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