What is a Supernumerary Nipple?
A supernumerary nipple is, quite simply, an extra nipple. In humans, the supernumerary nipple takes the form of a third nipple. Mammals with more than two nipples can also develop supernumerary nipples. As a general rule, supernumerary nipples are entirely harmless, and no medical action needs to be taken to deal with them. Some people have their extra nipples removed for aesthetic reasons, however. These additional nipples appear along the “milk lines,” areas of the body where the skin is thicker, allowing the development of breast tissue and nipples to occur. Supernumerary nipples can appear anywhere from the head down to the feet, and they may vary considerably in composition. Some, for example, are fully formed nipples with a small amount of breast tissue, capable of potentially producing milk, while others are much more rudimentary. In some cases, the supernumerary nipple may simply be a little tuft of hair. Often, supernumerary nipples are mistaken for moles, and people are surpr
