Where can extra nipples grow?

They mainly occur along the milk lines where breast tissue potentially appears, anywhere above the armpits to the groin. Extra nipples appear alone in most cases. When a third nipple appears alone, the condition is called polythelia. The supernumerary nipples are without accessory glandular tissue.
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Can third nipples grow anywhere?

They can appear almost anywhere on your body, even on your hands or feet. These are known as ectopic supernumerary nipples.
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Where can third nipples be found?

Extra nipples form in utero and can occur anywhere along the milk lines. These are lines on both sides of the front of the body, from just above the armpit to the groin, where breast tissue can potentially appear. Third nipples typically occur alone but can be associated with various medical conditions.
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Where are supernumerary nipples found?

Supernumerary nipples are located along the embryonic milk lines. Ectopic supernumerary nipples are found beyond the embryonic milk lines. The embryonic milk line is the line of potentially appearing breast tissue as observed in many mammals.
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What do accessory nipples look like?

An accessory nipple may look like a freckle, a mole or a dimple, or it may look like a typical nipple (though it is usually smaller). Often, accessory nipples or breast tissue are not noticed until hormonal changes make them more apparent.
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This Is Why Some People Have Extra Nipples



Can you have 4 nipples?

A supernumerary nipple is an additional nipple occurring in mammals, including humans. They are often mistaken for moles. Studies variously report the prevalence of supernumerary nipples as approximately 1 in 18 and 1 in 40.
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Do nipples grow back?

They start with donor nipple tissue and process it to remove cells and DNA until it becomes an extracellular matrix scaffold. When the scaffold comes into contact with the patient's cells, she can regenerate a new nipple as it grows through the gaps in the scaffold.
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When do nipples develop?

Stages of breast development

Birth stage: Breast development begins while a female baby is still a fetus. By the time she's born, she will have already started forming nipples and milk ducts. Puberty stage: Normal puberty in girls can start as early as 8 years old and as late as 13 years old.
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Can you freeze your nipples off?

A medical expert has previously said it is not possible to freeze off nipples with body spray.
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Why do men have nipples?

Men have nipples because embryos are always female in their early stages, and males only differentiate from the female prototype after a few weeks.
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Can you grow extra nipples?

Anyone can be born with one or more. The odds of developing one later in life is very low. You may not notice the presence of a third nipple, and you might think it is a birthmark or mole. They mainly occur along the milk lines where breast tissue potentially appears, anywhere above the armpits to the groin.
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At what age breast stops growing?

In general, breast development begins between the ages of 8 and 13. A girl's breasts are typically fully developed by age 17 or 18, however in some cases they can continue to grow into her early twenties.
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Can men produce milk?

Yes, in theory, men can breastfeed. Male breasts have milk ducts, and some mammary tissue. They also have oxytocin and prolactin, the hormones responsible for milk production.
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Can I breastfeed my husband without being pregnant?

Lactation is common after a woman has given birth, and it can sometimes occur during pregnancy too. However, it is possible for both women and men to produce a milky discharge from one or both nipples without being pregnant or breastfeeding.
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How does the breast milk taste?

Breast milk tastes like milk, but probably a different kind than the store-bought one you're used to. The most popular description is “heavily sweetened almond milk.” The flavor is affected by what each mom eats and the time of day. Here's what some moms, who've tasted it, also say it tastes like: cucumbers.
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What happens if a grown man drinks breast milk?

However, drinking breast milk is safe only if it is from your partner whom you know well. This is because breast milk is a bodily fluid, and you do not want yourself to be at risk of infectious diseases such as cytomegalovirus, hepatitis B and C, human immunodeficiency virus, or syphilis.
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Does wearing a push up bra make your breasts grow?

No. A girl's bra won't affect the growth of her breasts. That's because genes and hormones control breast growth, not what a girl wears. Bras don't make breasts grow or stop growing, but wearing the right-size bra may help you feel more comfortable.
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Can boobs increase after 18?

Breast development usually stops growing by the age of 17 or 18. It also depends on your genetic makeup. Your genes determines the size of your breasts and the time it will stop growing. Your breasts can also stop growing due to fluctuations in hormone levels.
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Do breasts grow when touched?

No, it's not true. Touching or massaging breasts does not make them grow. There's a lot of wrong information about breast development out there. Some of the things you may hear are outright cons — like special creams or pills that make breasts bigger.
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What does putting toothpaste on your nipples do?

So does this method actually work? The answer from many experts, including Dr. Young, is a resounding no. Your breasts may end up smelling minty fresh, but there is absolutely no evidence that rubbing toothpaste on them (or any other household item for that matter) will make them bigger or perkier.
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Does spraying deodorant on your nipples make them fall off?

In order for a nipple to actually fall off, it would have to undergo tissue necrosis (death) and, according to Zeichner, you're just not going to be able to achieve that by spraying some deodorant at your chest. Actual tissue death, Zeichner said, “could happen to tips of the fingers or toes from severe frostbite.”
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Can Lynx nipples?

A student who had his nipples 'frozen off' in a prank involving two cans of Lynx admits it was 'stupid'. But the unnamed teen said he would do the dare again if he was back in his school changing room, after revealing the incident to a Liverpool University meme page on Instagram.
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Why bra should not be worn at night?

There's nothing wrong with wearing a bra while you sleep if that's what you're comfortable with. Sleeping in a bra will not make a girl's breasts perkier or prevent them from getting saggy. And it will not stop breasts from growing or cause breast cancer.
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How can a 13 year old get bigger breasts?

The only way to permanently change breast size is through cosmetic surgery, which comes with its own risks (and expense). Doctors usually prefer that girls wait until development is complete before getting surgery. *Names have been changed to protect user privacy.
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What does accessory breast feel like?

Symptoms include swelling and tenderness of the affected region, thickening of the axilla and limited range of shoulder motion, and irritation from clothing. These symptoms are usually worsened by the onset of puberty and pregnancy.
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