Supernumerary nipples are "extra" rudimentary nipples that are typically small and located in line with the usual nipple.
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Supernumerary Nipple  A parent's guide for infants and babies

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Supernumerary nipples are "extra" rudimentary nipples that are typically small and located in line with the usual nipple.
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Self-Care Guidelines
There is no need to attempt any home self-care for a supernumerary nipple.
When to Seek Medical Care
A person with a supernumerary nipple (or his/her parents) might chose to have it removed by a simple surgical procedure, which is really the only reason to seek medical care. In the case of a supernumerary nipple in a baby, it would make sense to wait until the baby has reached middle childhood to see if the nipple naturally becomes less obvious rather than seek surgical care in infancy.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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