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What are common causes of inverted nipples?
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Many causes: Inverted nipples maybe natural. Maybe due to previous episodes of infection/mastitis, physiological or secondary to an underlying malignancy. If you have noted inversion of your nipple, you need to have an evaluation by a health care provider experienced in breast care. Breast cancer needs to be ruled out.
Answered 3/21/2017
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It is developmental: This is quite a common occurance but it is of no serious consequence. If you have anty serious concerns about it, you should go see a plastic surgeon and ask if he has any corrective procedure that he/she can offer you.
Answered 6/5/2016
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