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Please tell me why i have small pimple like bumps n my nipple and the surrounding part?

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Montgomery glands: The bumps may be Montgomery glands or tubercules. These are sebaceous glands and sweat glands. They keep the nipple and areola (surrounding part of the nipple) well lubricated.

Answered 3/31/2017

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