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My sister, 17 years old. her nipple is inverted (since birth) and the other one's not. is it normal or not?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nipple inversion: Nipple inversion can be unilateral or bilateral. That is what is normal for her. However, if a nipple that was previously protruding becomes retracted inward - that is cause for prompt medical evaluation.

Answered 3/22/2013

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