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The human areola (areola mammae, / əˈriːələ / [1][2] or / ˌæriˈoʊlə / [2][3]) is the pigmented area on the breast around the nipple. More generally, an areola is a small circular area on the body with a different histology from the surrounding tissue, or other small circular areas such as an inflamed region of skin. The mature human female nipple has several small openings arranged ...
Areolar gland. The small bumps surrounding the nipple are areolar glands. Areolar glands, also known as glandulae areolares, Montgomery glands, and tubercula areolae, are 10-15 elevations found on the areola. They are usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, and can be particularly visible when the nipple is erect.
Normal histology of the breast. The breast is an apocrine gland that produces the milk used to feed an infant. The nipple of the breast is surrounded by the areola (nipple-areola complex). The areola has many sebaceous glands, and the skin color varies from pink to dark brown.
Jennifer Aniston reveals why her nipples made so many appearances on Friends, after fans noticed them poking through her top a lot.
change in nipple appearance or the skin surrounding the nipple (areola) abnormal fluid from the nipple, including blood If you notice one of these changes in your breast, even if painless, talk to ...
Nipple pain can be a disincentive for breastfeeding. [22] Sore nipples that progress to cracked nipples is of concern since many women cease breastfeeding due to the pain. In some instances, an ulcer will form on the nipple. [23] One reason for the development of cracked and sore nipples is the incorrect latching-on of the infant to the nipple.
Toplessness refers to the state in which a woman's breasts, including her areolas and nipples, are exposed, especially in a public place or in a visual medium. The male equivalent is known as barechestedness.
Photos of the Tanner scale for females Tanner I no glandular tissue: areola follows the skin contours of the chest (prepubertal) Tanner II breast bud forms, with small area of surrounding glandular tissue; areola begins to widen Tanner III breast begins to become more elevated, and extends beyond the borders of the areola, which continues to ...