Breast discoloration / bumps. How can I treat this? (Photo)

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Hello, I’m a 33 year old Caucasian female who developed bumps and discoloration on both areola’s. They showed after my pregnancies (3) and never went away. I’m super self conscious about it and not sure what the condition would be or how to treat it??? I have fair skin and notice a similar discoloration on my mouth/lips

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

These small bumps are common after pregnancy and are normal.  There is no treatment for them but they are not a cause for concern.  Pigmentation of the areola can fluctuate with hormonal changes.

Ralph M. Rosato, MD · Answer

Montgomery tubercles are small bumps around your nipples and are completely normal. They are most common during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as around puberty and throughout the menstrual cycle. Still, people can develop them for several reasons. Montgomery tubercles shouldn't hurt.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s very common to develop more Montgomery’s glands during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. Usually they become less prominent after the pregnancy is over, but often some will still remain. There is really no treatment for them. They are normal. It’s very common to see these changes after a pregnancy.
No particular treatment is indicated or necessary.
Some women do get certain color changes with pregnancy on their skin. Usually these things subside after the pregnancy is over.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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