HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have noticed a horizontal straight white line on my left nipple. i am female. it doesn't hurt or does not feel raised. what would cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Barton Butterbaugh answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

nipple skin changes: I highly recommend that you let your primary care physician or your OBGYN specialists evaluate this can change in the nipple. This may be benign or it could be a harbinger of something more important.

Answered 12/8/2015

1.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND NOTICED A 2 1/2 " BY 6" RED LINE GOING DIRECTLY FROM MY UPPER CHEST STRAIGHT TO MY NIPPLE ON MY LEFT SIDE ONLY . I?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a small mole on the left temple. It has raised up like a small nipple, darkened and gone slightly sore to touch. Is this a problem?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hello I have this pressure feeling on my right side under my right rib cage straight down from my right nipple it dosent hurt just annoying feeling ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Im 27 i recently found my left breast flat from the bottom wheb i raised arm, i never did this before also a small dimple near nipple...

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have been experiencing excruciating period pain. Random stabbing in my pelvic area. Instant nerve shock that shocks from my vagina to my left nipple in a second. I cant walk or stand straight up, I have to be bending when Im walking to the loo.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I am 21 year oId female. I have soreness and tightness in my chest. It hurts to take a deep breath and sit compeltely straight up.
1 yr chronic upper back pain. Now 5 sec. pinching pains in left breast and chest and straight back to shoulderblade. What causes this?
What causes upper back pain and left chest pain around the same area. Steady sharp pain from area left chest to To same distance straight to upper back ? Feels like a pinch when I'm moving
I've had a headache for at least five days straight. My nipples hurt when i touch them. And i couldn't sleep at night.
Both nipples have been erect (without going down) constantly for 7 days straight & nipples are sore (though my breasts aren't. What could cause this?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.