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I'm a guy with puffy nipples, is this bad?
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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!
Answered 4/26/2014
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