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Is it normal to have bumps around your nipples?

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Bumps on nipples: Bumps on the nipples are normal in both men and women. They are usually visually more prominent glands.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/10/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Montgomery glands: The bumps on the areola (colored area surrounding the nipple) are called areolar glands or glands of montgomery. There are sebaceous glands . There are an average to 4 to 28 per areola. They are normal and help to keep the areola lubricated.

Answered 7/2/2017

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