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My sons right nipple hurts when touched and pressed, he is going through puberty, it looks normal?

Q: my sons right nipple hurts when touched and pressed, he is going through puberty, it looks normal?

: Both males and females can develop this while going through puberty and is called a breast bud. In females, a breast will develop after this goes away. In males, it just goes away. Warm compresses and trying not to touch it too much may help with the discomfort. If there is redness or discharge or it’s worsening, please have him see his doctor.

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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Both males and females can develop this while going through puberty and is called a breast bud. In females, a breast will develop after this goes away. In males, it just goes away. Warm compresses and trying not to touch it too much may help with the discomfort. If there is redness or discharge or it’s worsening, please have him see his doctor.

Answered 5/10/2023

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A member asked:

My sons right nipple hurts when touched and pressed, he is going through puberty, it looks normal?

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