Pimples on the nipple

I have 3 purple pimples on 1 nipple. I am 51 years old and haven’t had a period in 2 years. I have just noticed this in the last month. Not sure if I this is something to be concerned about

THE BREAST DOCTORS SAY:

If you mean these bumps are on the areolar (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) they are Montgomery glands that appear like extra large “goose bumps”. They are normal sebaceous glands that secrete a waxy, lipoid fluid to lubricate, moisturize and protect the areola and the nipple. Stimulation causes them to become more prominent.

However if these bumps are on the nipple itself, they may represent just encrusted dead skin or small amounts of nipple secretions that have gone unnoticed or infection e.g. collections of pustules. Whichever the case, post-menopausal changes in the breast and nipple warrant attention and I would advise you to consult a breast doctor.