Is Black Nipple Color Normal? Understanding and Debunking Myths about Nipple Color

KOMPAS.com – A post mentioning the color of a woman’s nipples being black gave rise to a treatment to turn them pink or pink viral on social media.

The post was shared on a Twitter account This, Tuesday (18/7/2023). In his tweet, the uploader shares an ad for breast care to make the areola or the area around the nipple pink.

“Do yourself a favor and save your money for better and more meaningful beauty procedures / treatments because changing areola color sounds really weird,” wrote the uploader, translated Kompas.com from English.

According to the netizen, brown or dark areola and nipple color is normal. The color can also change for several reasons.

As of Saturday (22/7/2023), the upload has been viewed 3 million times, shared 5,360 times, and liked by 26,800 Twitter users.

So, is the color of black nipples normal and does it need treatment to change the color?

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Nipple color

Obstetrician and sexologist Boyke Dian Nugraha said that black nipples are normal.

“It’s normal,” he told Kompas.com, Saturday (22/7/2023).

Nipples and areola on the breast can be pink, dark red, to black-brown. This color corresponds to the skin color of the person.

Therefore, the color and shape are also different for each person.

For the record, the nipple is a small bulge that is located in the middle of the breast. While the areola is the circular area that surrounds the nipple.

Boyke explained, nipple color can change for several reasons.

“Black due to hyperpigmentation due to increased hormones during pregnancy,” he explained.

Hyperpigmentation is a condition of darkening of the skin in certain areas. It occurs due to excessive production of melanin or a pigment that gives color to the skin and hair.

Apart from pregnancy, Boyke also said that the color of the nipples could change due to cancer or a nipple infection. These changes are certainly followed by the appearance of symptoms of these diseases.

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Nipple color for babies

Boyke said that a woman’s nipples which enlarge and change color during pregnancy have benefits for the baby to be born.

“Due to pregnancy hormones, the nipples become black and grow so that ASI (breast milk) is easier for the baby to suck,” she explained.

According to Boyke, the color of the nipple does not really affect the baby. Even so, these changes could make it easier for the baby to find the nipple.

New babies can see black and white for a few moments after birth. New babies begin to be able to distinguish colors at around five months of age.

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Need to change nipple color?

Boyke emphasized that women do not need to carry out a treatment procedure to change the color of their nipples to pink. This is especially true for women who are pregnant, have a baby, or are still breastfeeding.

This action is usually carried out at the request of the husband or for women who feel inferior because of the color of their black nipples.

“No need. The baby’s needs are more important,” said Boyke.

Nipple change procedures are not needed because the black color is a normal condition for every woman.

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2023-07-22 11:30:00
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