Is inverted nipple hereditary in men?

Inverted nipples are a relatively common symptom. Women are prone to inverted nipples, which can have a significant impact on breastfeeding children. Not only women are prone to this condition, but men can also have inverted nipples. Investigations have found that inverted nipples have genetic factors and usually occur on both sides at the same time. Let us learn more about this aspect.

Inverted nipples are usually congenital and usually occur on both sides at the same time, but the degree of inverted nipples varies from person to person. For those with mild inverted nipples, the nipples will bulge out when squeezed and can maintain the state; for those with slightly more severe degrees, although the nipples can bulge out or pull out after squeezing, they will quickly return to their original state; the most serious is that even if you squeeze hard, the nipples cannot bulge out.

Beware of genetics for inverted nipples. Prevention starts with baby girls.

According to experts, inverted nipples can be hereditary. If a mother, aunt or other female direct relatives have inverted nipples, female babies with the genetic tendency should take preventive measures after birth. Mothers can gently pull the baby girl's small nipples outward 1 to 2 times a day, so that the baby's nipples are raised above the skin in the shape of green beans or small discs, and the chance of inverted nipples in the future will be greatly reduced. Adolescent girls should avoid long-term compression of breasts and nipples. They should wear bras of appropriate sizes according to the size of their breasts. For girls with larger breasts, they should pay more attention to the looseness of their underwear and should not sleep prone frequently to avoid compression of their nipples.

Experts remind that the earlier the correction of inverted nipples is, the better. It is best to start correction during adolescence. When a girl's nipples are suddenly found to be sunken and last for a period of time, the patient should go to the hospital for treatment in time. Of course, if some corrective measures can be taken on a regular basis, it will still be effective in assisting most inverted nipples that appear during adolescence to protrude.

According to experts, acquired inverted nipples are mostly caused by wearing bras too early or too tight during puberty. Therefore, if adolescent girls have inverted nipples, they can adjust and pull the bra to help the nipples protrude.

There are many types of bras on the market, and most of them are designed with fashion in mind. However, the main function of a bra is to support and protect the breasts, so when choosing and wearing one, you must follow the principle of fit and comfort (i.e., wrapping the breasts tightly but not feeling oppressive or loose).

First of all, you should choose a bra that fits your body shape; the straps should be of a certain width and should not be too tight when worn; the bra material should be soft and fine, and should not be lined with hard lining to avoid scratching the nipples. In addition, you should remove the bra when you sleep to relax your chest.