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18 years old. one of my nipples looks different when it is erect? it gets like a little triangle of extra nipple added onto it at the bottom. normal?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

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Normal: This is a normal variation. Make sure to do breast examination to check for any masses

Answered 8/15/2014

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A member asked:

18 years old. one of my nipples looks different when it is erect? it gets like a little triangle of extra nipple added onto it at the bottom. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

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