I'm serious!
Polythelia (having extra nipples) occurs in as much as 5% of the population of some areas. And the nipples are often poorly formed, so they're not always obvious. It has a higher diagnosis rate in women because sometimes the only reason a woman knows she has one is that it starts trying to produce milk when she becomes pregnant!
So is there a definitive way for a male to tell without a biopsy?
2006-08-09 06:17:35 · 6 answers · asked by Doctor Why 7 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Don't worry about it. It's a lot more common than you think. Only a doctor could actually tell you, and a dermatologist could confirm it, probably by just looking at it. What I understand, the population in Europe/Asia has a higher percentage of this. Just don't let it bother you......best of luck to you.
2006-08-09 06:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean a mole. If it was on your chest I would be like okay maybe, but on under your armpit its probably a mole. They are kinda similar to a nipple and some even hang. Just go to the doctor and he will burn it off.
2006-08-09 06:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a mole (if it hangs, it's called a skin-tag), and it's harmless. My sister has the same thing.
2006-08-09 06:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its called a doctor..go see one..
2006-08-09 06:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by Heather b 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What's the difference you aren't using any of them, are you?
2006-08-09 06:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by marie 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
dude get it checked out! could be cancer or something?:
2006-08-09 06:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by deb 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋